Antihelminthic

/ˌæntiˌhɛlˈmɪnθɪk/ adjective

Definition

Working against or treating parasitic worms that infect the human body or animals.

Etymology

From anti- (against) + helminth (from Greek 'helmins,' meaning worm) + -ic (adjective suffix). A medical term developed to describe treatments for parasitic infections.

Kelly Says

Parasitic worms have infected billions of humans throughout history, and antihelminthic drugs are among the most important medicines in developing countries where hookworms and roundworms still plague populations.

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