Definition

A type of medicine that is used to remove worms from the body of an animal.

Example

The veterinarian prescribed a dewormer to treat the dog's intestinal parasites.

Conversation

I just took my dog to the vet for a check-up.

That's great! Did they give you any medicine?

Yeah, they prescribed a dewormer just to be safe.

Good idea! It's always better to be cautious with pets.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dewormer → It is formed from "de-" (meaning removal) and "worm" (from Old English "wyrm", meaning serpent or worm) and the suffix "-er" (meaning a person or thing that performs an action). The word "dewormer" refers to a substance that removes worms from the body.

Memory Tip

Think of 'removing' ('de-') 'worms' — that's what a dewormer does, it helps get rid of worms.

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