helminthic
|hel-min-thic|
C2
/hɛlˈmɪnθɪk/
relating to parasitic worms
Etymology
Etymology Information
'helminthic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'helminthos' (ἕλμινθος), where 'helminth-' meant 'worm'.
Historical Evolution
'helminthic' changed from Late Latin/New Latin elements (e.g. 'helminthus' / 'helminth-') and the adjectival suffix '-ic', eventually becoming the modern English adjective 'helminthic'.
Meaning Changes
Initially it referred to 'worm' in Greek contexts; over time it has come to mean 'relating to worms' or 'caused by parasitic worms' in modern English.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to, caused by, or characteristic of helminths (parasitic worms).
The researchers studied helminthic infections in rural populations.
Synonyms
parasitic (worm-related)worm-related
Antonyms
non-helminthicnonparasitic
Last updated: 2025/12/26 01:59