-curium

See also: curium and Curium

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

Suffix

-curium

  1. (pharmacology) Used to form names of curare-like substances, neuromuscular blocking agents with rigid structure.

Derived terms

English terms suffixed with -curium
atracurium
cisatracurium
doxacurium
mivacurium
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