-curonium

English

Etymology

From cur(are) +‎ -onium (“quaternary ammonium compound”).

Pronunciation

(Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /kjʊˈɹəʊ.ni.əm/
(General American) IPA^(key): /kjəˈɹoʊ.ni.əm/
Rhymes: -əʊniəm

Suffix

-curonium

(pharmacology) Used to form names of neuromuscular blocking agents with rigid structure.

Derived terms

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Related terms

-curium

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