taenifuge
/ˈtiːnɪfjuːd͡ʒ/
taenifuge noun: a medicine to expel tapeworms from a body.
Noun
taenifuge (plural taenifuges)
- A medicine to expel tapeworms from a body.
- Pumpkin seeds have been used as a taenifuge, and the component that drives the worms out may be bitter resin.
- Unless the head is driven out of the bowel it will continue to produce new segments[…]The stools passed after administration of the taenifuge should be carefully examined with a view to discover the head of the worm.1904, William H. Bain, A Text-book of Medical Practice for Practitioners and Students
Forms of taenifuge
| plural | taenifuges |
|---|---|
| alternative form | tænifuge |
Origin of taenifuge
From the Ancient Greek ταινία (tainía, “band, ribbon”) + -fuge.
Words formed from taenifuge
Questions about taenifuge
- What does taenifuge mean?
- Taenifuge means a medicine to expel tapeworms from a body.
- What part of speech is taenifuge?
- Taenifuge is a noun.
- How do you pronounce taenifuge?
- Taenifuge is pronounced /ˈtiːnɪfjuːd͡ʒ/.
- What is the plural of taenifuge?
- The plural of taenifuge is taenifuges.
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