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curariform

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cu·ra·ri·form (k-rär-fôrm, ky-)
adj.
Having a biochemical action like that of curare.
curariform
[kyoo͡rä′rifôrm′]
Etymology: curare + L, forma
1 chemically similar to curare.
2 having the effect of curare.
curariform
like curare in its action.
curariform drugs
these include d-tubocurarine, gallamine, decamethonium, succinylcholine (suxamethonium). Like curare they cause collapse due to neuromuscular paralysis but without loss of consciousness.
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