-curonium

English

Etymology

From cur(are) +‎ -onium (“quaternary ammonium compound”).

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /kjʊˈɹəʊ.ni.əm/
• (General American) IPA^(key): /kjəˈɹoʊ.ni.əm/
• Rhymes: -əʊniəm

Suffix

-curonium

1. (pharmacology) Used to form names of neuromuscular blocking agents with rigid structure.

Derived terms

English terms suffixed with -curonium

Related terms

• -curium