xylamide en · NOUN
Etymology
From xyl- + amide.
Meanings
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(uncountable) An acid amide derivative of xylic acid, obtained as a white crystalline substance.
A critical double blind study is required with xylamide before the drug is worthy of being considered for ulcer therapy.
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