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1. (n.) tubocurarine
the principal active alkaloid of curare, C
Etymology: (1895–1900; < G Tubocurarin=Tubocurar(e) (see tube , -o -, curare ) +-in -in1)
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1. (noun) tubocurarine, curare
a toxic alkaloid found in certain tropical South American trees that is a powerful relaxant for striated muscles
"curare acts by blocking cholinergic transmission at the myoneural junction"
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U.S. National Library of Medicine |
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1. tubocurarine
A neuromuscular blocker and active ingredient in CURARE; plant based alkaloid of Menispermaceae.
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