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deworming

deworming

3.7
Describing medicine that removes worms from people or animals
  • adjective
  • /diˈwɜrmɪŋ/
translation icon : 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

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
antiparasitic
vsdeworming
  • Specialized
4.9

A treatment that kills or stops parasites in animals and people

targets removal of worms specifically rather than broad parasite control

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.