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Qualitative

KWOL-ih-tay-tiv

/ˈkwɒlɪtətɪv/

Relating to quality rather than quantity.

Quantitative

KWON-tih-tay-tiv

/ˈkwɒntɪtətɪv/

Relating to measuring by quantity.

Quaternary ammonium

kwuh-TUR-nuh-ree uh-MOH-nee-um

/kwəˈtɜːrnəri əˈmoʊniəm/

Charged compounds poorly absorbed.

Quick-relief

KWIK-ri-LEEF

/kwɪk rɪˈliːf/

Meds for prompt relief of symptoms.

Quinidine

KWIN-ih-deen

/ˈkwɪnɪdiːn/

Class I antiarrhythmic agent.