cinchona

[US]/ˌsɪnˈkəʊ.nə/
[UK]/ˌsɪnˈkoʊ.nə/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a South American tree that produces quinine; the bark of the cinchona tree used in medicine
Word Forms
Pluralcinchonas

Phrases & Collocations

cinchona bark

cinchona tree

cinchona alkaloids

cinchona extract

cinchona powder

cinchona quinine

cinchona species

cinchona cultivation

cinchona medicine

cinchona use

Example Sentences

cinchona bark is used to treat malaria.

the alkaloids in cinchona have medicinal properties.

cinchona is known for its bitter taste.

many pharmaceuticals derive from cinchona extracts.

cinchona was historically significant in treating fevers.

the discovery of cinchona changed the course of medicine.

cinchona trees thrive in tropical climates.

researchers are studying the genetics of cinchona.

cinchona has been used for centuries by indigenous people.

the cinchona plant is a source of quinine.

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