praziquantel

(prāˌzə-kwŏnˈtl)

noun
A drug, C19H24N2O2, that kills trematodes and tapeworms parasitic to humans, used especially in the treatment of schistosomiasis.

Origin:

Origin: p(y)razi(ne), one of its components (from German Pyrazin, blend of Pyridin, pyridine and Azin, azine)

Origin: + qu(inoline)

Origin: + ant(h)el(mintic)

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