Definition

A medication used to treat and prevent malaria, especially when the disease is resistant to other treatments.

Example

The doctor prescribed mefloquine to help prevent malaria during their trip to Africa.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of mefloquine for malaria prevention?

Yeah, I think it's supposed to be really effective.

I read that it's often used when other treatments fail.

That makes sense, especially in areas with resistant strains.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Mefloquine is derived from the components 'mef-' (a modification of 'methanol') and 'loquine' (from 'quinine', which is derived from the Latin 'quina', meaning cinchona bark). The word refers to a synthetic derivative related to quinine, used primarily as an antimalarial drug.

Memory Tip

Think of 'mef-' as a reference to methanol and 'loquine' as a nod to quinine, which helps you remember that mefloquine is a synthetic drug related to treating malaria.

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