NIH MeSH · D000871Chemicals and Drugs
Anthelmintics
Also known asAnthelmintic · Antihelmintic · Vermifuges · Antihelmintics · Vermifuge
Definition
Agents that kill parasitic worms. They are used therapeutically in the treatment of HELMINTHIASIS in man and animal.
MeSH classification
- D27.505.954.122.250.075
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What does Anthelmintics mean in medicine?
Agents that kill parasitic worms. They are used therapeutically in the treatment of HELMINTHIASIS in man and animal. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Anthelmintics known by any other names?
Yes. Anthelmintics is also referred to as Anthelmintic, Antihelmintic, Vermifuges, Antihelmintics in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Anthelmintics sit in the medical classification?
Anthelmintics falls under the broader medical category "Chemicals and Drugs" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: D27.505.954.122.250.075). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D000871) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗