cinchotine

/sɪŋˈkoʊniːn/

Definitions

1. noun

A white, crystalline alkaloid obtained from the bark of the South American cinchona tree, used as an antimalarial and antipyretic.

“The doctor prescribed the patient a dose of cinchonine to treat her malaria symptoms.”

Synonyms

  • antimalarial
  • quinine

Antonyms

  • malarial agent