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Definition of Cinchonine
1. Noun. An alkaloid derivative of the bark of cinchona trees that is used as an antimalarial drug.
Generic synonyms: Alkaloid
Definition of Cinchonine
1. n. One of the quinine group of alkaloids isomeric with and resembling cinchonidine; -- called also cinchonia.
Definition of Cinchonine
1. Noun. (organic compound) An alkaloid, obtained from the bark of cinchona trees, that is used as an antimalarial agent. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Cinchonine
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Medical Definition of Cinchonine
1. A quinoline alkaloid prepared from the bark of several species of Cinchona; a tonic and antimalarial agent. Several cinchonine salts are available. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Cinchonine
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