iodochlorohydroxyquinoline

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A antimicrobial compound used primarily as an intestinal antiseptic and topical agent, especially in the treatment of certain protozoal infections such as amoebiasis; also known as clioquinol when referring to a specific derivative.

Word forms

iodochlorohydroxyquinoline

Etymology

From iodo- + chloro- + hydroxy + oxy + quinoline.

Synonyms

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