rocuronium
Pronunciation: /ˌɹɑk.jəˈɹoʊ.ni.əm/
The English word “rocuronium” has 1 meaning listed here.
noun
- An aminosteroid nondepolarizing neuromuscular blocker used in anesthesia, to facilitate endotracheal intubation, and to provide skeletal muscle relaxation during surgery or mechanical ventilation.
Etymology
From r(apid) + o(nset) + -curonium (“neuromuscular blocking agent”).
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