# anthelmintic

> English word · Adjective · IPA /ænθɛlˈmɪntɪk/

## Definitions
1. Destructive to parasitic worms.

## Etymology
From ant- + helminth + -ic; the th in helminth has become t by dissimilation.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/anthelmintic