antimalarial
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- adjective
- /ˌæntiˈmæləriəl/
- Specialized
:
antimalárico
- The basis for malaria control throughout sub-Saharan Africa is appropriate case management, focusing on prompt treatment with effective antimalarial drugs.
- antimalarial drug
- antimalarial treatment
- antimalarial activity
Examples
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The aim of such an approach would be to limit antimalarial treatment, as far as possible, to "true" malaria attacks.
Academic text (1992) -
Travelers should consult their physician about suitable antimalarial drugs before visiting tropical regions.
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You also talk about her malaria risk and discuss the appropriate antimalarial measures.
Academic text (2011) -
On the basis of this map, antimalarial drugs and antibacterial drugs were distributed to the population.
Academic text (2014) -
With wider use of antimalarial drugs, the malaria parasite also began to change.
Academic text (1992) -
Between the two world wars, the Germans developed an antimalarial drug, pamaquine, and put it to use during World War II.
Academic text (1992) -
Our results suggest that 14 days of follow-up is inadequate for the assessment of the effectiveness of antimalarial drugs.
Academic text (2002) -
Our results suggest that simple clinical criteria may be valuable in the selection of febrile patients for antimalarial treatment.
Academic text (1992) -
As African countries are reassessing their antimalarial drug policies, no clear alternative to chloroquine for the treatment of uncomplicated malaria has emerged.
Academic text (2002) -
We aimed to compare the short-term and long-term effectiveness of three antimalarial regimens in children from Kampala, Uganda.
Academic text (2002)
Synonyms
A treatment that kills or stops parasites in animals and people
Compounds
Surface Forms
Morphology
antimalarial = antimalarial (transparent) = anti + malaria + al
The noun is a straightforward conversion of the adjective antimalarial, so the meaning remains transparent.
Etymology
The word antimalarial combines anti- 'against' and malaria, from old Italian mala aria meaning 'bad air'. So an antimalarial treatment is used to stop or treat malaria.