First Known Use: 1684
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anthelmintic
adjective an·thel·min·tic \ˌant-ˌhel-ˈmin-tik, ˌan-ˌthel-\
Definition of ANTHELMINTIC
: expelling or destroying parasitic worms especially of the intestine
— anthelmintic noun
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Origin of ANTHELMINTIC
anti- + Greek helminth-, helmis worm
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