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单词 primaquine
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Definition of primaquine in English:

primaquine

noun ˈpriːməkwiːnˈprʌɪməkwiːnˈprē-
mass nounMedicine
  • A synthetic compound derived from quinoline, used in the treatment of malaria.

    〔医〕(治疟药)伯氨喹(啉)

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The authors also discuss the use of primaquine and other 8-aminoquinoline compounds that are being investigated for malarial prophylaxis in resistant areas.
    • Several other drugs have been evaluated, including tetracycline, primaquine, sulfadiazine and pyrimethamine (Fansidar).
    • Chemoprophylaxis may soon be advanced if Malarone, primaquine, or Tafenaquine (a new 8-aminoquinoline) become licensed for this indication.
    • To prevent relapses, a course of primaquine may be given as terminal prophylaxis at the conclusion of the standard post-travel chemoprophylaxis regimen.
    • Fifteen years ago, surveys done by the Ministry of Health found that most people on the island nation carry an enzyme that renders primaquine, a common anti-malarial drug, useless.

Origin

1940s: apparently from Latin prima (feminine of primus 'first') + quin(olin)e.

Definition of primaquine in US English:

primaquine

nounˈprē-
Medicine
  • A synthetic compound derived from quinoline, used in the treatment of malaria.

    〔医〕(治疟药)伯氨喹(啉)

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The authors also discuss the use of primaquine and other 8-aminoquinoline compounds that are being investigated for malarial prophylaxis in resistant areas.
    • Fifteen years ago, surveys done by the Ministry of Health found that most people on the island nation carry an enzyme that renders primaquine, a common anti-malarial drug, useless.
    • Chemoprophylaxis may soon be advanced if Malarone, primaquine, or Tafenaquine (a new 8-aminoquinoline) become licensed for this indication.
    • To prevent relapses, a course of primaquine may be given as terminal prophylaxis at the conclusion of the standard post-travel chemoprophylaxis regimen.
    • Several other drugs have been evaluated, including tetracycline, primaquine, sulfadiazine and pyrimethamine (Fansidar).

Origin

1940s: apparently from Latin prima (feminine of primus ‘first’) + quin(olin)e.

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