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antimalarial
This term functions as both a descriptor and a specific object, typically appearing in medical or travel contexts. When used as an adjective, it modifies the type of pharmaceutical agent, whereas the noun form refers to the pill or treatment itself.
As a noun, the word is countable, allowing for the use of plural forms when referring to different types of drugs or multiple doses. It carries a clinical and preventative connotation, often associated with prophylaxis and tropical medicine.
Meanings
Examples
You should start taking your antimalarial medication before you fly to the tropics.
The doctor prescribed a strong antimalarial to treat the infection.
I wonder if this specific antimalarial will cause any side effects.
The research team is developing a new antimalarial drug with higher efficacy.
Do I have enough antimalarials in my travel kit for the whole trip?
Many regions have reported a rise in parasites resistant to standard antimalarial treatments.
Make sure you pack your antimalarials before leaving for the jungle.
The patient responded well to the combination of two different antimalarials.