Definition

A type of antibiotic that is effective against a wide range of bacteria and is derived from quinoline.

Example

The doctor prescribed a quinolone to treat the bacterial infection.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of quinolone antibiotics?

Yeah, I think they're used for treating bacterial infections, right?

Exactly! I read they are really effective against some tough bugs.

For sure, but I heard they can have some side effects too.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Quinolone** → It is formed from "quin" (from Latin *quinque*, meaning five) and "-olone" (a suffix used in chemistry to denote a type of compound). The word refers to a class of synthetic antibacterial agents that are derived from the structure of quinoline, which is related to the number five in its chemical structure.

Memory Tip

Think of 'five' ('quin') as a key part of the chemical structure, and remember that 'quinolone' refers to a type of compound related to that structure.

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