English Explanatory Dictionary

hydroxychloroquine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A drug derived from quinolone that is taken orally in the form of its sulfate C₁₈H₂₆ClN₃O·H₂SO₄ to treat malaria, rheumatoid arthritis, and lupus erythematosus.

Pronunciation

/hʌɪˌdɹɒk.sɪˈklɔː.ɹə(ʊ).kwiːn/ /hʌɪˌdɹɒk.sɪˈklɔː.ɹə(ʊ).kwɪn/ /haɪˌdɹɑk.siˈklɔɹ.ə.kwɪn/ /haɪˌdɹɑk.siˈklɔɹ.ə.kwin/

Word forms

hydroxychloroquine

Etymology

From hydroxy- + chloroquine.

Synonyms

HCQ

Derived words

HCQ hydroxychloroquine sulfate
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