Definition of Vermifuge

1. Noun. A medication capable of causing the evacuation of parasitic intestinal worms.


Definition of Vermifuge

1. n. A medicine or substance that expels worms from animal bodies; an anthelmintic.

2. n. A medicine or substance that expels worms from animal bodies; an anthelmintic.

Definition of Vermifuge

1. Adjective. (medicine dated) Referring to something that acts as a drug to cause expulsion or death of intestinal worms. ¹

2. Noun. (medicine dated) A drug that causes the expulsion or death of intestinal worms, such as tapeworms. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Vermifuge

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Medical Definition of Vermifuge

1. A medicine or substance that expels worms from animal bodies; an anthelmintic. Origin: Cf. F. Vermifuge. See Vermifugal. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Vermifuge

vermiculation
vermiculations
vermicule
vermiculite
vermiculites
vermiculous
vermiculture
vermiculus
vermiform
vermiform appendage
vermiform appendices
vermiform appendix
vermiform process
vermiformia
vermifugal
vermifuge (current term)
vermifuges
vermil
vermilies
vermilinguia
vermilion
vermilionectomy
vermilioned
vermilioning
vermilions
vermilled
vermillion
vermillion flycatcher

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