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vermifuge

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vermifuge [′vər·mə‚fyüj]
(pharmacology)
An agent that expels worms or intestinal animal parasites.
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The decoction made out the leaves of this plant serve as vermifuge.
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The seed pod is used by extraction and administered for pain and inflammation, to stop vomiting and as a vermifuge.
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