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Amidostomum

noun
Am·​i·​dos·​to·​mum | \ ˌaməˈdästəməm\

Definition of Amidostomum

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

First Known Use of Amidostomum

1918, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for Amidostomum

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

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