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Noun: quinacrine  'kwi-nu,kreen
  1. A drug (trade name Atabrine) used to treat certain worm infestations and once used to treat malaria
    - quinacrine hydrochloride, mepacrine, Atabrine

Derived forms: quinacrines

Type of: anthelminthic, anthelmintic, antimalarial, antimalarial drug, helminthic, vermifuge

Encyclopedia: Quinacrine