chiniofon
noun
chi·ni·o·fon
kə-ˈnī-ə-ˌfän 
: a yellow powder composed of a sulfonic acid C9H6INO4S derived from quinoline, the sodium salt of this acid, and sodium bicarbonate and used in the treatment of amebiasis
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“Chiniofon.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/chiniofon. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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