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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A synthetic nitrothiazolyl-salicylamide derivative used as an antiprotozoal agent. uncountable

Etymology

From ni(tro)th(i)az(ole) + -oxanide (“salicylanilide or analog”).

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