Quinolone

//ˈkwɪnəˌloʊn// noun

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Noun

1
Any of several isomeric ketones derived from quinoline.
2
Any of a range of broad-spectrum antibiotics, related to nalidixic acid, based on this structure.

Etymology

Formed as quinol(ine) + -one, after the German Chinolon.

Related phrases

broad spectrum antibiotic coxless pair nalidixic acid

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