Gametocide

/ˌɡæməˈtɒsaɪd/

/ˌɡæməˈtoʊsaɪd/

Translation of "gametocide" into Russian

Noun

/ˌɡæməˈtɒsaɪd/

/ˌɡæməˈtoʊsaɪd/

gametocide

gametocides pl

гаметоцид

The researchers are developing a new gametocide to combat malaria.

Исследователи разрабатывают новый гаметоцид для борьбы с малярией.

Noun

/ˌɡæməˈtɒsaɪd/

/ˌɡæməˈtoʊsaɪd/

A substance or agent that kills gametocytes (the sexual stages) of a parasite, especially of the malaria parasite, thereby blocking transmission.

The researchers tested the effectiveness of the new gametocide in reducing malaria transmission.

A chemical used in plant breeding to destroy male or female gametes and thus induce temporary sterility for the production of hybrid seed.

Application of the gametocide ensured that the wheat plants produced only hybrid seeds.

Adjective

/ˌɡæməˈtɒsaɪd/

/ˌɡæməˈtoʊsaɪd/

Designating or relating to a substance that kills gametocytes or gametes.

The team evaluated the gametocide activity of the compound.