antimalarial

American  

[an-tee-muh-lair-ee-uhl, an-tahy‑] / ˌæn ti məˈlɛər i əl, ˌæn taɪ‑ /

adjective

1. of or relating to a substance that is used in the treatment or prevention of malaria.

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noun

1. any such substance, as a drug.

antimalarial British  

/ ˌæntɪməˈlɛərɪəl /

adjective

1. effective in the treatment of malaria

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noun

1. an antimalarial drug or agent

Etymology

Origin of antimalarial

First recorded in 1890–95; anti- + malarial

Example Sentences

These iron crystals have long been a key focus for antimalarial drugs, yet their unusual movement has puzzled scientists since it was first observed.

From Science Daily

Their work has identified a specialized protein that the parasite needs in order to survive and move between hosts, making it a promising target for future antimalarial drugs.

From Science Daily

The last time resistance to an antimalarial spread in Africa it led to a tripling in the number of children dying.

From BBC

The antimalarial is administered orally as soon as patients learn they are pregnant and, if taken on regularly, can significantly reduce the chances of severe malaria over the course of gestation.

From Salon

The price of a low dose, about $8, is competitive with the annual cost of treating a child with monthly antimalarials.

From Science Magazine