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Definition of Amphid

1. n. A salt of the class formed by the combination of an acid and a base, or by the union of two oxides, two sulphides, selenides, or tellurides, as distinguished from a haloid compound.

Definition of Amphid

1. Noun. (nematology) One of a pair of chemosensory sense organs positioned laterally on the head of a nematode ¹

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Medical Definition of Amphid

1. A salt of the class formed by the combination of an acid and a base, or by the union of two oxides, two sulphides, selenides, or tellurides, as distinguished from a haloid compound. Origin: Gr. Both: cf. F. Amphide. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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