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deworming

deworming

1 3.7
Describing medicine that removes worms from people or animals
  • adjective
  • /diˈwɜrmɪŋ/
: desparasitante
  • The veterinarian recommended a deworming treatment for the new puppies.

Examples

  • A deworming medicine is often given to children in areas where parasites are common.

  • Farmers schedule regular deworming procedures to keep their livestock healthy.

  • The deworming treatment was effective for the puppies.

  • After the deworming, the dog seemed much healthier.

  • The veterinarian recommended a deworming treatment for the new puppies.

  • A deworming medicine is often given to children in areas where parasites are common.

  • Farmers schedule regular deworming procedures to keep their livestock healthy.

Synonyms

antiparasitic
vsdeworming
  • Specialized
1 4.9

A treatment that kills or stops parasites in animals and people

targets removal of worms specifically rather than broad parasite control
parasiticidal
vsdeworming
  • Specialized
9.3

Able to kill worms and tiny animals that live on or inside people and animals

focuses on removing worms from bodies rather than merely killing them

Surface Forms

deworming positive

Morphology

deworming = deworm (transparent) = de + worm + ing

This is a regular -ing adjectival use from the verb 'deworm', meaning intended for or involved in removing worms.

Etymology

Deworming used as an adjective is made from de- 'remove' and worm 'worm', so a 'deworming' medicine or treatment is one that removes worms that live inside the body.