-curonium

English dictionary entry

Meanings

suffix
  1. Used to form names of neuromuscular blocking agents with rigid structure.

Pronunciation

/kjʊˈɹəʊ.ni.əm/ /kjəˈɹoʊ.ni.əm/

Word forms

-curonium

Etymology

Etymology tree English curare New Latin ammōniumbor. English ammonium English onium English -onium English -curonium From cur(are) + -onium (“quaternary ammonium compound”).

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