helminthic

[ hel-min-thik ]
/ hɛlˈmɪn θɪk /

adjective

of, relating to, or caused by helminths.
expelling intestinal worms; anthelminthic.

Origin of helminthic

First recorded in 1695–1705; helminth + -ic

Words nearby helminthic

helmholtz function, helminth, helminthagogue, helminthemesis, helminthiasis, helminthic, helminthoid, helminthology, helminthoma, helminthosporium, helmont

Example sentences from the Web for helminthic

  • Unfortunately, other avian epizotics, not necessarily due to parasites of any kind, may be mistaken for helminthic epizoty.

    Parasites |T. Spencer Cobbold

British Dictionary definitions for helminthic

helminthic
/ (hɛlˈmɪnθɪk) /

adjective

of, relating to, or caused by parasitic worms

noun, adjective

another word for vermifuge

Medical definitions for helminthic

helminthic
[ hĕl-mĭn′thĭk ]

adj.

Of or relating to worms, especially parasitic worms.
Tending to expel worms.

n.

anthelmintic