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pentaquine

(pen′tə kwēn′, -kwin)

noun

a synthetic antimalarial drug, CHNO, used chiefly in the form of its phosphate

Origin: penta- + quin(olin)e

See pentaquine in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A synthetic drug, C₁₈H₂₇N₃O, used with quinine in the prevention or treatment of malaria.

Origin:

Origin: penta-

Origin: + quin(olin)e

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