How Do You Spell HELMINTHAGOGUE?

Pronunciation: [hˈɛlmɪnθˌaɡɒɡ] (IPA)

Helminthagogue is a word used to describe a medication that expels intestinal worms. Its spelling is derived from two Greek roots: Helminth, meaning worm, and agogos, meaning to lead. To accurately represent its pronunciation, the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) phonetic transcription would be /hɛlmɪnθəɡɒɡ/. The phonetic symbols represent the sounds of the word, with the upside-down e indicating the "e" sound in "helm," and the "θ" representing the "th" in "helminth." The "ɒ" represents the "o" sound in "agog."

HELMINTHAGOGUE Meaning and Definition

1. Helminthagogue is a noun that refers to a substance or remedy that is used to expel or eliminate parasitic worms or helminths from the human or animal body. The term is derived from the Greek word "helmins," meaning worm, and "ago," meaning to drive or expel.

   The helminthagogue is typically administered orally, and it works by either paralyzing the worms or disrupting their reproductive cycle, leading to their expulsion from the body through the natural processes of digestion or bowel movements. These substances are often medications specifically designed to target and eliminate various types of helminths such as roundworms, tapeworms, hookworms, or whipworms.

   Helminthagogues can come in different forms, including tablets, capsules, liquid suspensions, or powders, and may contain active ingredients such as mebendazole, albendazole, or pyrantel pamoate. They are commonly used in the treatment of parasitic infections, known as helminthiasis, which can cause symptoms like abdominal pain, diarrhea, weight loss, anemia, or malnutrition.

   It is important to note that the use of helminthagogues should always be done under the guidance of a healthcare professional, as improper administration or dosage may lead to adverse effects. Regular deworming and good hygiene practices are essential in preventing helminthic infections, especially in areas with inadequate sanitation and limited access to clean water.

2. Anthelmintic, vermifuge.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for HELMINTHAGOGUE

• gelminthagogue
• belminthagogue
• nelminthagogue
• jelminthagogue
• uelminthagogue
• yelminthagogue
• hwlminthagogue
• hslminthagogue
• hdlminthagogue
• hrlminthagogue
• h4lminthagogue
• h3lminthagogue
• hekminthagogue
• hepminthagogue
• heominthagogue
• helninthagogue
• helkinthagogue
• heljinthagogue
• helmunthagogue

Etymology of HELMINTHAGOGUE

The word Helminthagogue is derived from two Greek roots: helminthos meaning worm and agoguein meaning to lead or bring forth. Helminthos is further derived from helmins meaning intestinal worm. Combining the two roots, helminthos and agoguein, the word Helminthagogue literally means to expel or drive out worms.