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Worming: meaning, definitions and examples

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worming

 

[ ˈwɜːrmɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

animal care

Worming refers to the process of administering medication to eliminate intestinal worms in animals, particularly pets like dogs and cats. This treatment is essential for maintaining their health and preventing serious illnesses. Regular worming can help to prevent the transmission of parasites to humans and other animals. It can be done through oral medications, injections, or topical solutions.

Synonyms

anthelmintic treatment, deworming, parasite control

Examples of usage

  • The veterinarian recommended worming our dog every six months.
  • After worming, our cat seemed more energetic and playful.
  • Make sure to follow the instructions for worming your pets.

Translations

Translations of the word "worming" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desparasitação

🇮🇳 कृमि

🇩🇪 Entwurmung

🇮🇩 pengendalian cacing

🇺🇦 дегельмінтизація

🇵🇱 odrobaczanie

🇯🇵 駆虫

🇫🇷 déparasitage

🇪🇸 desparasitación

🇹🇷 kurt ilaçlama

🇰🇷 구충

🇸🇦 مكافحة الديدان

🇨🇿 odčervení

🇸🇰 odčervenie

🇨🇳 驱虫

🇸🇮 odvračanje

🇮🇸 ormameðferð

🇰🇿 керосин

🇬🇪 პარაზიტებისგან გაწვდვა

🇦🇿 qurd dərmanı

🇲🇽 desparasitación

Etymology

The word 'worm' comes from Old English 'wyrm', meaning a serpent or worm, derived from Proto-Germanic '*wurmiz', which denotes a creature that crawls or an insect. The usage of the term 'worming' can be traced back to the early practices of veterinary medicine, where it became formalized. As the medical understanding of parasites improved, so did the methods of treatment. The term began to be widely used in the 20th century as pet ownership increased. Today, worming is a standard part of pet care, and it has expanded to include both domestic animals and livestock. The understanding of different types of worms and their impact on health has continued to evolve, making worming a critical aspect of responsible pet ownership.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,490 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.