quininism

Meanings

• Noun

  A serious form of malaria caused by Plasmodium quintana, characterized by high fever, chills, and severe anemia.

  - "Quininism is a severe form of malaria that can be life-threatening."
  - "The patient was diagnosed with quininism after a week of fever and chills."
  - "Quininism can cause severe anemia, leading to a need for blood transfusions."

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Variants

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quinine , quinines

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Etymology

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Derived from quinine, a compound extracted from the bark of the cinchona tree, which has been used to treat malaria since the 17th century.

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Trivia

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1. Quininism was once known as 'Marsh Fever' or 'Bilious Fever'

2. Quininism was a major cause of death among European soldiers in the 19th century.

3. Quininism can be prevented by taking antimalarial medication before traveling to areas with malaria.

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Related Concepts

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1. Malaria: A mosquito-borne infectious disease caused by Plasmodium parasites, characterized by fever, chills, and flu-like symptoms.

2. Quinine: A compound extracted from the bark of the cinchona tree, used to treat malaria and other conditions.

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Culture

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Quininism has been a significant medical condition throughout history, particularly in tropical regions where malaria is endemic. It has been the subject of numerous scientific studies and medical texts.

How to Memorize "quininism"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person suffering from malaria, with high fever and chills. Visualize the quinine compound being extracted from the bark of a cinchona tree and used to treat the patient.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'quininism' with malaria and the cinchona tree.
   - Think of the word 'quinine' when you see 'quininism'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering 'Quininism is a severe form of Malaria, caused by a Parasite in my Blood'.

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