1. to remove parasitic worms from (an animal or person) by giving medicine
Usage: veterinary; medical

Examples

• The veterinarian recommended deworming the puppy every three months.
• We need to deworm our cat before she gets her vaccinations.
• The farmer deworms his cattle twice a year to keep them healthy.
• The doctor prescribed medication to deworm the child who had been playing in contaminated soil.
• Pet owners should deworm their animals regularly to prevent intestinal parasites.
• The shelter deworms all rescued animals before putting them up for adoption.