Taeniacide
Taeniacide
Taeniacide (pronounced: tay-nee-uh-side) is a type of anthelmintic drug used specifically for the treatment of tapeworm infections. The term is derived from the Greek words "taenia" meaning ribbon and "cide" meaning killer.
Etymology
The term "Taeniacide" is derived from two Greek words. The first, "taenia", refers to a ribbon, which is a reference to the ribbon-like appearance of tapeworms. The second part of the word, "cide", is derived from "ktonos", which means killer. Thus, the term literally translates to "tapeworm killer".
Usage
Taeniacides are used in the treatment of tapeworm infections. These drugs work by either killing the tapeworms or causing them to be expelled from the body. Some common examples of taeniacides include praziquantel, niclosamide, and albendazole.
Related Terms
- Anthelmintic: A type of drug used to expel parasitic worms from the body.
- Praziquantel: A commonly used taeniacide.
- Niclosamide: Another commonly used taeniacide.
- Albendazole: A broad-spectrum anthelmintic, which is also effective as a taeniacide.
- Tapeworm: A type of parasitic worm, infections of which are treated using taeniacides.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Taeniacide
- Wikipedia's article - Taeniacide
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