primaquine

/ˈprɪməˌkwɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

a medication used to prevent malaria, especially in areas where the disease is caused by Plasmodium vivax or P. ovale.

“She was prescribed primaquine to prevent malaria during her trip to South America.”

Synonyms

  • antimalarial
  • malaria preventative

Antonyms

  • malaria causing agent
  • malarial disease