gallamine triethiodide


gal·la·mine tri·eth·io·dide

noun
\ˈga-lə-ˌmēn-ˌtrī-ˌe-ˈthī-ə-ˌdīd\

Definition of GALLAMINE TRIETHIODIDE

: a substituted ammonium salt C30H60I3N3O3 that is used to produce muscle relaxation especially during anesthesia —called also gallamine

Origin of GALLAMINE TRIETHIODIDE

pyrogallol + amine + tri- + eth- + iodide
First Known Use: 1951

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