GALLAMINE

gallamine, Flaxedil

(noun) neuromuscular blocking agent (trade name Flaxedil) used as a muscle relaxant in the administration of anesthesia

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Noun

gallamine (uncountable)

A particular nondepolarizing muscle relaxant.

Source: Wiktionary



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4 July 2024

CHLORTHALIDONE

(noun) a diuretic (trade names Hygroton and Thalidone) used to control hypertension and conditions that cause edema; effective in lowering blood pressure to prevent heart attacks


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