ureido

1 of 2

adjective

ure·​ido

yəˈrēəˌdō

: containing the radical NH₂CONH−

ureido-

2 of 2

combining form

1

: ureylene

2

: containing the univalent radical NH₂CONH−

ureido-benzene-arsonic acid

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

ureido-

Combining form

ureide + -o-

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