cinchonine

/sɪnˈtʃoʊnaɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A bitter alkaloid found in the bark of the cinchona tree, used in medicine to treat malaria.

“The doctor prescribed cinchonine to help alleviate the patient’s symptoms.”

Synonyms

  • alkaloid
  • quinine

Antonyms

  • malaria-inducing agent