1. having the power to destroy or expel parasitic worms
Usage: medical

1. a medicine or substance that destroys or expels parasitic worms
Usage: medical

Examples

• The veterinarian prescribed an anthelmintic treatment for the dog’s worm infection.
• Praziquantel is a common anthelmintic used to treat tapeworm infections.
• The anthelmintic properties of certain herbs have been known for centuries.
• Farmers regularly give anthelmintic medications to their livestock.
• The doctor recommended an anthelmintic drug to eliminate the intestinal parasites.
• Traditional anthelmintic remedies often included bitter herbs and plants.