Atabrine

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Synonym of quinacrine. uncountable, usually

    "Discoid lesions and minor subacute involvement may be controlled by freezing with carbon dioxide or a course of atabrine."

  2. 2
    a drug (trade name Atabrine) used to treat certain worm infestations and once used to treat malaria wordnet

Synonyms

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quinacrinemepacrinequinacrine hydrochloride

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"Discoid lesions and minor subacute involvement may be controlled by freezing with carbon dioxide or a course of atabrine."

Etymology

From a trade name.

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