quinible

/ˈkwaɪniːn/

Definitions

1. noun

A white crystalline alkaloid found in the bark of the cinchona tree, used as an antimalarial and antipyretic.

“The doctor prescribed the patient quinine for the treatment of her malaria symptoms.”

2. adjective

Related to or derived from quinine, especially in medicine.

“Quinine-based treatments have been widely used for centuries to treat various diseases.”

Synonyms

  • alkaloid
  • cinchona