noun
- Medications or substances used to eliminate parasitic worms from the body of an animal or person.
Usage: Usually used in plural or as a mass noun; Common in veterinary and medical contexts
Examples
- The veterinarian prescribed dewormers for the puppy to treat intestinal parasites.
- Many pet owners give their dogs dewormers every few months as a preventive measure.
- The clinic stocks several types of dewormers suitable for different animal species.
- Children in developing countries often receive dewormers as part of public health programs.
- The farmer administered dewormers to the cattle herd before the breeding season.