Meaning of chloroquine in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈklɔrəˌkwin/

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  1. Noun

    chloroquine

    Etymology

    1940s: from chloro- + quin(olin)e

    Definitions

    1. an antimalarial drug used to treat malaria and amebic dysentery and systemic lupus erythematosus

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