Anthelmintic
Anthelmintic
Anthelmintic (pronunciation: an·the·lmin·tic, /ˌanTHəlˈmintik/) is a term used in the field of medicine to refer to drugs or medications that are used to treat parasitic worm infections. The term is derived from the Greek words "anti", meaning against, and "helmins", meaning worms.
Etymology
The term "Anthelmintic" is derived from the Greek words "anti", meaning against, and "helmins", meaning worms. It was first used in the English language in the early 18th century.
Usage
Anthelmintic drugs are used to treat a variety of parasitic worm infections, including hookworm, roundworm, tapeworm, and pinworm infections. These drugs work by either killing the worms or causing them to be expelled from the body.
Related Terms
- Parasitology: The study of parasites and their effects on their hosts.
- Helminthiasis: The condition of being infected with parasitic worms.
- Nematode: A type of parasitic worm, also known as a roundworm.
- Cestode: A type of parasitic worm, also known as a tapeworm.
- Trematode: A type of parasitic worm, also known as a fluke.
See Also
- Antiparasitic: A drug used to treat parasitic infections.
- Parasite: An organism that lives in or on another organism (its host) and benefits by deriving nutrients at the host's expense.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Anthelmintic
- Wikipedia's article - Anthelmintic
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