anthelmintically
|an-thel-min-tic-al-ly|
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/ˌænθəˈmɪn.tɪk/
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/ˌænθəlˈmɪn.tɪk/
(anthelmintic)
worm expeller
Etymology
'anthelmintic' originates from Ancient Greek, specifically the word 'anthelmintikos' (from 'anti-' meaning 'against' + 'helminth' from 'helminthos' meaning 'worm').
'anthelmintic' passed into Late Latin as 'anthelminticus' and then into English (via scientific Latin usage) as 'anthelmintic'; the adverb 'anthelmintically' is formed by adding the adverbial suffix '-ally'/'-ically' to the adjective.
Initially it meant 'against worms' in a literal Greek sense, and over time it retained this specialized meaning as a term for substances or actions that remove or kill parasitic worms.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a substance (drug or agent) that expels or destroys parasitic worms; a dewormer.
The veterinarian prescribed an anthelmintic for the infected animals.
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Adjective 1
having the property of expelling or destroying parasitic worms; used to describe drugs or agents that combat helminths.
An anthelmintic compound was added to the feed to prevent infestations.
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Adverb 1
in a manner that expels, destroys, or prevents parasitic worms (helminths); with an effect against helminth infections.
The medication worked anthelmintically, clearing the flock of intestinal parasites.
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