vermifuge

noun

UK/ˈvɜː.mɪ.fjuːdʒ/
US/ˈvɜ˞ː.mə.fjuːdʒ/

Definitions of vermifuge noun

  1. Countable(可數名詞)

    A medication used to eliminate parasitic worms residing within and feeding off of other living organisms.

    驅蠕蟲藥

    • The veterinarian might recommend a vermifuge to treat the cat's intestinal parasites.

      獸醫可能會建議使用驅蟲藥來治療貓的腸道寄生蟲。

    • To prevent livestock from falling ill, farmers routinely administer vermifuges.

      為了防止牲畜生病,農民定期使用驅蟲藥。

    • In human medicine, vermifuges are used to treat infections caused by specific worms.

      在人類醫學中,驅蟲藥用於治療由特定蠕蟲引起的感染。