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artemisinin
(ar¦te|mi¦si¦nin)
Pronunciation:
/ˌɑːtɪˈmiːsɪnɪn/
noun
[
mass noun
]
a terpene-based antimalarial substance used in Chinese medicine.
The drug is obtained from
Artemisia annua
, family
Compositae
Origin:
1970s
: blend of
artemisia
and
quinine
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