anthelmintic

/ant-hel-min-tik, an-thel-/US // ˌænt hɛlˈmɪn tɪk, ˌæn θɛl- //UK // (ˌænθɛlˈmɪntɪk) //

驱虫剂,驱虫药,驱虫药物,驱虫

Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective

1
- : of or relating to a substance capable of destroying or eliminating parasitic worms, especially human intestinal helminths.

n.名词 noun

The hairs of the pods of Mucuna pruriens, &c., constitute the substance called cow-itch, a mechanical Anthelmintic.
Anthelmintic, an-thel-mint′ik, adj. destroying or expelling worms.
In India the seeds are given internally for their anthelmintic and carminative effect; the dose is one teaspoonful twice a day.
The anthelmintic dose of the essential oil is 5–15 drops with powdered sugar.
The anthelmintic polyporus is employed in Burmah as a vermifuge.