ænˈθel.mɪn.tɪk, ˌan.thel.mɪn.tɪk

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or used in the treatment of parasites, especially intestinal worms

“The anthelmintic properties of this plant have been used for centuries to combat parasitic infections.”

2. noun

a drug or substance used to remove or destroy intestinal worms or other parasites

“She administered an anthelmintic to the infected animal to cure it of the parasite.”

3. adverb

in a way that treats or removes parasites, especially intestinal worms

“The new treatment was given anthelmintically to the patient to cure the parasite infection.”