ivermectin

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A compound of the avermectin group, used as an anthelmintic in veterinary medicine and as a treatment for river blindness.

Pronunciation

/ˌʌɪ.vəˈmɛk.tɪn/ /ˌaɪ.vɚˈmɛk.tɪn/

Word forms

ivermectin ivermectins

Etymology

From di- + avermectin.

Synonyms

horse dewormer horse paste

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