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Chemical structure of rocuronium
 
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Etymology

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

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Noun

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rocuronium (uncountable)

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

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