atabrine
noun
Pronunciation: ˈætəbrɪn
Definition
A synthetic antimalarial drug used extensively during World War II as a substitute for quinine.
Examples
The military doctors insisted that every soldier take their daily dose of atabrine.
Some troops complained that prolonged use of atabrine caused their skin to turn a temporary yellow tint.
Before modern medications became available, atabrine was the primary defense against malaria in the Pacific theater.
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