vermifuge

Parasite removal medicine

A vermifuge is a substance that expels intestinal worms from the body.

The term appears in medical and veterinary contexts: The vet prescribed a vermifuge for the puppy.

Also called an anthelmintic.

medication

ivermectin

Antiparasitic medication for worms

piperazineCyclic diamine compound
diethylcarbamazineAntiparasitic for filarial worms
dewormerDrug eliminating parasitic worms

parasiticide · antiparasitic · oral · tablet · suspension · dosage · prescription · veterinary · pediatric · broad-spectrum

traditional

wormwood

Bitter herb for absinthe

garlicPungent culinary bulb
papayaTropical fruit, black seeds
neemBitter medicinal evergreen

betel · tansy · mugwort · herbal · purgative · bitter · tonic

parasites

roundworms

Unsegmented parasitic worms

tapewormsSegmented intestinal parasites
pinwormsIntestinal parasitic nematodes
hookwormsBlood-feeding intestinal nematodes

flukes · whipworms · nematodes · helminths · giardia · threadworms · intestinal · infestation · larvae · eggs

treatment

deworming

Removing internal parasites medically

expulsionForced permanent removal
eradicationTotal elimination of something
purgeEliminate unwanted elements

elimination · cleansing · prophylaxis · therapeutic · curative · remedy · regimen · prevention · periodic · efficacy

Opposites

effect on parasitic worms

vermifugehelminth

Parasitic worm organism

parasitic worm · intestinal parasite · tapeworm · roundworm · hookworm

medical purpose

vermifugeprobiotic

Healthful live microorganism supplement

inoculant · immunosuppressant

Family

refuge, fugitive, vermin, centrifugal, vermiculite, vermicular, vermiculate

Familiarity: Top 1,000,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G