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

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Example Sentences

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antimalarial

Then, in 2020, it pivoted again when it landed a $765 million government loan to help expedite domestic production of drugs such as the antimalarial medication hydroxychloroquine.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 15, 2026

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 ● Mar. 19, 2026

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

From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2024

The earlier a malaria infection is caught, the better the chances that antimalarial medications can help prevent the development of severe malaria, when the disease spreads to critical organs in the body.

From Salon ● Jun. 3, 2024

Much of what we do know has been learned through hard experience in the antimalarial campaigns carried out by the World Health Organization.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson

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