suxamethonium chloride en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌsʌk.sə.məˌθoʊ.ni.əm ˈklɔɹˌaɪd/ (General-American)
- /ˌsʌk.sə.mɪˌθəʊ.ni.əm ˈklɔː.ɹʌɪd/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Meanings
- (uncountable) A basic synthetic compound used intravenously chiefly in the hydrated form C₁₄H₃₀Cl₂N₂O₄·2H₂O as a short-acting muscle relaxant and local anesthetic. It is an ester of choline with succinic acid.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| succinylcholine chloride | alternative | lexicographic |