quininize

/kwɪˈnɪnaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to administer quinine to (someone) as a treatment for malaria

“The doctor quinized the patient with a daily dose to combat the symptoms of malaria.”

2. verb

to treat with quinine

“The patient was quinized after returning from a trip to a malaria-infested region.”

3. noun

the act of administering quinine to someone

“The patient’s treatment involved a series of quinizations to ensure the malaria was fully eliminated.”

Synonyms

  • medicate
  • treat

Antonyms

  • deprive
  • starve