Rocuronium

//ˌɹɑk.jəˈɹoʊ.ni.əm// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    An aminosteroid nondepolarizing neuromuscular blocker used in anesthesia, to facilitate endotracheal intubation, and to provide skeletal muscle relaxation during surgery or mechanical ventilation. uncountable

Etymology

From r(apid) + o(nset) + -curonium (“neuromuscular blocking agent”).

Related phrases

rocuronium bromide

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