☆ Ata·brine (at′ə brin′, -brēn′)
quinacrine hydrochloride, CHClNO·2HCl·2HO, a synthetic drug used in treating malaria and other diseases
Etymology: Ger atebrin < ? a(n)t(if)ebrin; see anti- & febrile & -ine
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