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acetarsone

|ac-e-tar-sone|

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/ˌæsɪˈtɑːrsəʊn/

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/ˌæsɪˈtɑːsəʊn/

parasitic infection treatment

Etymology
Etymology Information

'acetarsone' originates from the combination of 'acet-' referring to acetic acid and 'arsone,' a derivative of arsenic.

Historical Evolution

'acetarsone' was developed in the early 20th century as a treatment for parasitic infections.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it was used as a treatment for parasitic infections, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a pharmaceutical compound used in the treatment of certain parasitic infections, particularly amoebic dysentery.

Acetarsone was once used to treat amoebic dysentery.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/04/18 11:21