iodochlorohydroxyquinoline
nounEtymology From iodo- + chloro- + hydroxy + oxy + quinoline.
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Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences A antimicrobial compound used primarily as an intestinal antiseptic and topical agent, especially in the treatment of certain protozoal infections such as amoebiasis; also known as clioquinol when referring to a specific derivative.
- Synonyms
- clioquinol, iodochlorhydroxyquin