dewormer

Intestinal parasite treatment

A dewormer is a medication that eliminates parasitic worms from the body, used primarily in veterinary medicine for pets and livestock: The vet recommended a monthly dewormer for the puppy.

Human dewormers treat intestinal parasites like roundworms and tapeworms.

The verb deworm means to administer such treatment.

treatment

purge

Eliminate unwanted elements

cure · regimen · dose · stool sample · fecal test · reinfection · sanitation · hygiene · handwashing · antiparasitic

veterinary

canine

Of or like dogs

cattle · sheep · goat · swine · poultry · puppy · kitten · foal · vet · pet store

medication

ivermectin

Antiparasitic medication for worms

paste · granules · dosage · prescription · over-the-counter

parasites

roundworm

Parasitic cylindrical worm

whipworm · heartworm · fluke · nematode · trematode · helminth · intestinal worms · larvae · eggs · infestation

natural

wormwood

Bitter herb for absinthe

papaya seeds · black walnut · neem · turmeric · diatomaceous earth · carrots · coconut oil · thyme · ginger · herbal

Categories
Opposites
agent role

dewormerworm

Limbless soil invertebrate

helminth · parasitic worm · parasite · roundworm · tapeworm

medical function

dewormerpathogen

Disease-causing microorganism

Family

deworm, deworming, dewormed, dewormers, deworms

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