iodochlorohydroxyquinoline
Meanings
noun
- 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
Etymology
From iodo- + chloro- + hydroxy + oxy + quinoline.
Synonyms
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