See Also: larvi-(dictionary)

larvi- (iou) and FDA (medicine)


larvi- (iou)



larvi- combining form ['l¨»:vi] of Latin LARVA: see -I-.
larvi'cidal adjective of the Nature of a larvicide; that kills larvae: E20.
larvicide noun a preparation adapted to kill larvae; a predator that kills larvae: E20.
larviform adjective having the form of a larva M19.
lar'viparous adjective producing young in the condition of larvae E19.
larvipo'sition noun the deposition of a larva (rather than an egg) by a female insect E20.
lar'vivorous adjective feeding on larvae L19.

FDA (medicine)


FDA -->
Food and drug administration


The U.S. Agency responsible for regulation of biotechnology foodproducts. The major laws under which the agency has regulatory powersinclude the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic act, and the Public Health Service Act.