quinology

Meanings

• noun

  The scientific study of quinines and their derivatives.

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Variants

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quinella , quinellas , quiniela , quinielas

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Etymology

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From the name of the alkaloid quinine, which is derived from the cinchona tree.

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Trivia

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1. Quinine was first extracted from the bark of the cinchona tree in South America in the late 16th century.

2. Quinine was once used as a flavoring agent in tonic water and is still used in small quantities today.

3. Quinine is also known for its bitter taste and is sometimes used as a bittering agent in food and beverages.

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1. Cinchona alkaloids: A group of naturally occurring alkaloids found in the bark of the cinchona tree, which includes quinine, cinchonine, and cinchonidine.

2. Anti-malarial drugs: Medications used to prevent or treat malaria, a mosquito-borne disease that can be fatal if left untreated. Quinine is one of the oldest and most effective anti-malarial drugs.

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Quinology is a specialized field of study in the pharmaceutical industry, with significant applications in the production of anti-malarial drugs and the treatment of various other medical conditions.

How to Memorize "quinology"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a laboratory setting with scientists studying quinine and other cinchona alkaloids.
   - Visualize the structure of quinine and how it interacts with malarial parasites.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'quinology' with the cinchona tree and malaria.
   - Think of quinine as a key player in the production of anti-malarial drugs.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Quinology: The study of quinine and its kin.
   - Cinchona alkaloids: The quintessential quinine source.

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