deworm

/ˈdjuːwɔrm/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove or get rid of internal parasites, especially worms, from an animal or person

“The veterinarian dewormed the dog before the surgery.”

2. noun

a medicine or treatment used to remove internal parasites, especially worms, from an animal or person

“The deworm is a type of anthelmintic.”

Synonyms

  • antiparasitic
  • deparasitize

Antonyms

  • parasitize