What does "deworm" mean?

To cause an animal to excrete any worms in the digestive tract by the administration of drugs.

What is a synonym for "deworm"?

Common synonyms include: wormed, worming.

verb

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Verb

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To cause an animal to excrete any worms in the digestive tract by the administration of drugs.
"Hey, Ethel, you know it's your turn to deworm the cat?"

"Hey, Ethel, you know it's your turn to deworm the cat?"

From de- + worm.