Deworming
Deworming
Deworming (pronunciation: /diːˈwɜːrmɪŋ/), also known as anthelmintic therapy, is a medical procedure that involves the use of medication to rid the body of parasitic worms. The term is derived from the English words "de-" meaning "remove" and "worm", referring to the parasites.
Etymology
The term "deworming" is a compound word formed from the prefix "de-", which means "to remove", and the word "worm". It was first used in the late 19th century to describe the process of removing parasitic worms from the body.
Procedure
Deworming is typically performed using anthelmintic drugs, which are designed to kill parasitic worms. These drugs can be administered orally or via injection, depending on the type of worm and the severity of the infection. The most common types of worms that are targeted by deworming procedures include roundworms, hookworms, and tapeworms.
Related Terms
- Anthelmintic: A type of drug used in deworming procedures to kill parasitic worms.
- Parasite: An organism that lives in or on another organism (its host) and benefits by deriving nutrients at the host's expense.
- Helminths: A term that refers to parasitic worms, including roundworms, hookworms, and tapeworms.
- Parasitology: The study of parasites and their interactions with their hosts.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Deworming
- Wikipedia's article - Deworming
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