artemisin

/ɑrtəˈmɪsɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

a substance, especially a compound derived from the plant Artemisia annua, used to treat malaria and other diseases

“The doctor prescribed artemisin to the patient due to the severe symptoms of malaria.”

Synonyms

  • artemisinin
  • qinghaosu

Antonyms

  • malarial suppressant