English Explanatory Dictionary

primaquine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A synthetic compound derived from quinoline, used as a medication in the treatment of malaria and pneumocystis pneumonia.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɹɪm.ə.kwɪn/ /ˈpɹaɪ.mə.kwɪn/

Word forms

primaquine

Etymology

From Latin prima (“the first”) + -quine (“quinoline derivative”).

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