ANTHELMINTHIC Meaning and
Definition
-
Anthelminthic refers to a substance or medication that is used to prevent or treat infections caused by parasitic worms, also known as helminths, in humans or animals. These parasites can include various types of worms such as roundworms (nematodes), tapeworms (cestodes), flukes (trematodes), and others.
Anthelminthic drugs work by either paralyzing or killing the worms, thus helping to eliminate the infection. They may target different stages of the worm's life cycle, including eggs, larvae, or adult worms.
These medications can be administered orally, topically, or through injections, depending on the species of worms being targeted and the route of infection. The duration of treatment may vary depending on the severity of the infection and the specific anthelminthic drug being used.
Anthelminthics are essential in preventing and managing helminthic infections, which can cause a variety of symptoms and health complications. Some common symptoms of helminthic infections include abdominal pain, diarrhea, weight loss, anemia, and fatigue. In severe cases, these infections can lead to nutritional deficiencies and impaired growth and development, particularly in children.
It is important to note that anthelminthic medications should be used under the guidance of a healthcare professional, as they can carry potential side effects and require proper dosing based on factors such as age, weight, and the type of infection.
-
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
Common Misspellings for ANTHELMINTHIC
- znthelminthic
- snthelminthic
- wnthelminthic
- qnthelminthic
- abthelminthic
- amthelminthic
- ajthelminthic
- ahthelminthic
- anrhelminthic
- anfhelminthic
- anghelminthic
- anyhelminthic
- an6helminthic
- an5helminthic
- antgelminthic
- antbelminthic
- antnelminthic
- antjelminthic
- antuelminthic
Etymology of ANTHELMINTHIC
The word "anthelminthic" is derived from the combination of two Greek terms: "anthelminth" (ἀνθελμινθ) and "ic" (ικός).
- "Anthelminth" comes from "anthelmintikos" (ἀνθελμινθικός) in Greek, which means "against worms". is the combination of "antho-" (ἀνθο-), meaning "against", and "helminth" (ἐλμινθ-), meaning "worm".
- The suffix "-ic" (ικός) in English is derived from the Greek "-ikos" (-ικός), indicating "pertaining to" or "related to".
So, "anthelminthic" means "pertaining to or against worms".
Similar spelling words for ANTHELMINTHIC
Infographic
Add the infographic to your website:
