Vocabulary Entry

vermifuge

|noun • verb

noun

A substance used to kill or expel intestinal worms from the body.

Example Sentences

"The doctor prescribed a vermifuge to treat the patient's parasitic infection."

"After taking the vermifuge, the child felt much better within a few days."

"Vermifuges are commonly used in veterinary medicine to ensure pets are worm-free."

verb

Example Sentences

"The veterinarian will vermifuge the animals to keep them healthy."

"It's important to vermifuge livestock regularly to prevent infestations."

"After several months, he decided to vermifuge his dogs as a precaution."