Etymology

artemotil

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Today it means: A fast-acting blood schizonticide specifically indicated for the treatment of chloroquine-resistant Plasmodium falciparum malaria and cerebral malaria cases. Full definition →

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From arte- (“artemisinin-related compound”)[Term?] + (e)thyl.

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