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gallamine

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • General-American: /ˈɡæl.əˌmiːn/

1

noun

Meaning 1

A substituted ammonium salt C24H45N3O3 that is used to produce muscle relaxation especially during anesthesia.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

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

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: Flaxedil

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: muscle relaxant, neuromuscular blocking agent

History

Etymology

From (pyro)gall(ol) + amine.