Amidostomum

noun

Am·​i·​dos·​to·​mum

ˌaməˈdästəməm

: a genus of strongyloid nematodes including destructive parasites of the gizzard wall of ducks and geese

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Greek amid-, amis chamber pot + New Latin -o- + -stomum

First Known Use

1918, in the meaning defined above

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