The prime mover is the muscle that is primarily responsible for a certain movement. An agonist is synonymous with prime mover. A synergist is a muscle that aids the prime mover in its action to move a part. An antagonist is a muscle that acts against the prime mover.
For other uses, see Quiche (disambiguation). Quiche (/ËkiËÊ/ KEESH) is a savoury, open-faced pastry crust with a filling of savoury custard with one or more of cheese, meat, seafood or vegetables. Quiche can be served hot or cold. It is part of French cuisine but is also popular in other countries, particularly as party food.
U.S. National Library of Medicine(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Quinine. An alkaloid derived from the bark of the cinchona tree. It is used as an antimalarial drug, and is the active ingredient in extracts of the cinchona that have been used for that purpose since before 1633. Quinine is also a mild antipyretic and analgesic and has been used in common cold preparations for that purpose.