anthelmintic

 
Pronunciation: /ˌanθ(ə)lˈmɪntɪk/
Medicine

adjective

  • (chiefly of medicines) used to destroy parasitic worms.

noun

  • an anthelmintic medicine.

Origin:

late 17th century (as an adjective): from anth- (variant of anti 'against') + Greek helmins, helminth- 'worm' + -ic