ky-na-crin
Definition
- Noun:
- Quinacrine: A synthetic chemical compound with a yellow color, historically used as an antimalarial medication. It is also known by the brand name Atabrine.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Ky-na-crin từng được sử dụng rộng rãi để điều trị sốt rét. (Quinacrine was once widely used to treat malaria.)
- Màu vàng của ky-na-crin có thể làm da người dùng chuyển màu. (The yellow color of quinacrine can cause the user's skin to discolor.)
Advanced Usage
- In a historical medical context, "ky-na-crin" refers specifically to the drug used before the development of more modern antimalarials like chloroquine.
Variants and Related Words
- Atabrine: A common brand name for quinacrine.
- Mepacrine: Another name for the same compound, used primarily in British English.
Synonyms
- Quinacrine: The standard English medical term.
- Atebrin: An alternate spelling.
Notes on Usage
- "Ky-na-crin" is a direct phonetic transliteration of the international drug name "quinacrine" into Vietnamese. It is a technical, medical term.