edrophonium
[ ed-ruh-foh-nee-uhm ]
/ ˌɛd rəˈfoʊ ni əm /
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noun Pharmacology.
a substance, C10H16BrNO, used to reverse certain muscle-relaxing agents, such as tubocurarine, in surgical procedures: also used in the diagnosis of myasthenia gravis.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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Words nearby edrophonium
Ednas, Edo, Edom, Edomite, EDP, edrophonium, edrophonium chloride, eds., Edsel, Edsel Ford Range, EDT
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