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schistosomicide /schis·to·so·mi·cide/ (-so´mĭ-sīd) an agent lethal to schistosomes. schistosomicide [shis′təsō′məsīd] Etymology: Gk, schistos + soma + L, caedere, to kill a drug destructive to schistosomes, blood flukes transmitted by snails to human hosts in many parts of Africa, Brazil, and Asia. Praziquantel, albendazole, niridazole, metrifonate, oxamniquine hycanthone hydrochloride, and various salts of antimony, including stibophen, are potent antischistosomal agents. schistosomicidal, adj. schistosomicide an agent that destroys schistosomes. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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