pilicide.
Any of several substances that reduce the number of hairlike pili on the surface of bacteria and thus reduce its ability to adhere to human tissue.
Meaning & usage
Any of several substances that reduce the number of hairlike pili on the surface of bacteria and thus reduce its ability to adhere to human tissue.
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree English pili Latin -cīdader. Middle French -cidebor. English -cide English pilicide From pili + -cide.
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