PsychologyAugust 8, 2026

aminoquinoline

uh-MEE-no-KWIN-uh-lohn

Definition

A chemical compound class derived from quinoline, specifically used in the article to describe a category of synthetic substances researched by Dr. Eichelberger to treat malaria.

Etymology

The term is a chemical portmanteau consisting of 'amino,' referencing the presence of an amine group (derived from ammonia), and 'quinoline,' a substance originally obtained from coal tar or quinine.

In the news

The article highlights Dr. Eichelberger’s work evaluating 8-aminoquinoline derivatives, which were critical in developing a synthetic cure for malaria to replace lost quinine supplies.

Lillian Eichelberger: Helped Establish Medical Ethics in Post WWII America

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