cinchonise

/sɪŋˈkoʊnaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to treat with or as if with a cinchona bark extract, especially to prevent or treat malaria

“The doctor decided to cinchonise her patient with a prescribed dose of quinine.”

2. noun

a preparation containing an extract of cinchona bark, used to treat malaria or fever

“The patient was given a dose of cinchonise to reduce her high fever.”

Synonyms

  • medicate
  • treat

Antonyms

  • exacerbate
  • worsen