Worms Definition, Prefix, Suffix, Ologies and Isms, Worms Information and Meaning
See also ZOOLOGY.
- helminthology
- the branch of zoology that studies worms, especially parasitic worms. —helminthologist, n. —helminthologic, helminthologieal, adj.
- helminthophobia
- an abnormal fear of being infested with worms.
- scoleciphobia
- an abnormal fear of worms.
- scolecology
- a study of worms.
- sericulture
- the breeding and raising of silk worms for the production of silk. —sericulturist, n. —sericultural, adj.
- taeniacide, teniacide
- an agent or preparation for killing tapeworms. —taeniacidal, teniacidal, adj.
- vermeology
- Rare. helminthology. —vermeologist, n.
- vermicide
- a substance for killing worms, especially intestinal worms, in animals or humans. Cf. vermifuge.
- vermiculation
- motion similar to that of a worm. See also MOTION; ORNAMENTATION.
- vermifuge
- a drug for expelling worms from the intestinal tract. Cf. vermicide. —vermifuge, adj.
- vermination
- the state or process of being infested with worms or vermin.
- vermiphobia
- an abnormal fear of worms.