pyrimethamine
/ˌpɪ.rɪˈmɛθ.ə.miːn//ˌpɪr.ɪˈmɛθ.əˌmin/
构词拆解
- eth-
- (organic chemistry) Used as a combining form to denote the presence of 2 carbon atoms in the parent chain when forming names of organic compounds.
词源说明
From pyrim(idine) + eth- + (di)amine.
释义
名词noun
- 1(pharmacology) A synthetic compound derived from pyrimidine, acting as a folic acid antagonist and used in the chemoprophylaxis or treatment of malaria and in the treatment of toxoplasmosis.