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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A substituted ammonium salt C₂₄H₄₅N₃O₃ that is used to produce muscle relaxation especially during anesthesia. uncountable
2. 2
   neuromuscular blocking agent (trade name Flaxedil) used as a muscle relaxant in the administration of anesthesia wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

flaxedil

Etymology

From (pyro)gall(ol) + amine.

Related phrases

gallamine triethiodidemuscle relaxant

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