amido

adjective ami·do \ə-ˈmē-(ˌ)dō, ˈa-mə-ˌdō\

Definition of AMIDO

: relating to or containing an organic amide group —often used in combination

International Scientific Vocabulary amide + -o-

First Known Use: 1877

Medical Dictionary

adjective ami·do \ə-ˈmēd-(ˌ)ō, ˈam-ə-ˌdō\

: relating to or containing an organic amide group—often used in combination

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