adjective
- of, relating to, or caused by parasitic worms (helminths)
Usage: medical/scientific term; commonly used in clinical and public health contexts
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with a helminthic infection after traveling to a tropical region.
- Helminthic diseases remain a major public health concern in developing countries.
- The doctor prescribed an anthelmintic drug to treat the helminthic parasites.
- Contaminated water is a common source of helminthic transmission.
- Helminthic infections can cause malnutrition and anemia in children.