"amebicide" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: amebicides [plural], amoebicide [alternative], amœbicide [alternative]
Etymology: From international scientific vocabulary, reflecting New Latin combining forms: ameb- + -icide. Etymology templates: {{confix|en|ameb|icide}} ameb- + -icide Head templates: {{en-noun}} amebicide (plural amebicides)
  1. A substance that kills amoebae, usually in the stomach or intestines. Wikipedia link: classical compound, international scientific vocabulary Categories (topical): Death Related terms: amebicidal Translations (substance that kills amoebae): angalýjudrepandi [neuter] (Icelandic), amebicida [masculine] (Portuguese)

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Alternative forms

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