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Atracurium

Description:

Atracurium is a medication used in anesthesia to provide skeletal muscle relaxation during surgical procedures or mechanical ventilation. It is classified as a non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocker.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: Atracurium is a pharmaceutical substance that acts as a skeletal muscle relaxant, often used in surgical procedures.

Example Sentence: The anesthesiologist administered atracurium to ensure complete muscle relaxation during the operation.

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Sense 2:

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Pertaining to or associated with the use of atracurium as a muscle relaxant during medical procedures.

Example Sentence: The patient experienced atracurium-induced paralysis after receiving a high dose of the medication.

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Sense 3:

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To administer atracurium to induce muscle relaxation or paralysis in a patient during surgery or ventilation.

Example Sentence: The anesthetist will atracurize the patient before intubation to facilitate ventilation.

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