curarize

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verb

cu·​ra·​rize kyu̇-ˈrär-ˌīz 

ku̇-

curarized; curarizing

transitive verb

: to treat with curare

curarization

kyu̇-ˌrär-ə-ˈzā-shən 

ku̇-

noun

curarization

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noun

cu·​ra·​ri·​za·​tion k(y)u̇-ˌrär-ə-ˈzā-shən 

plural -s

: administration of curare or one of its derivatives to induce relaxation of voluntary muscles (as in spastic disorders) or as an adjunct to certain anesthetics

also : the state resulting from such treatment

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

1875, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for curarize

• aldolase
• alleyways
• amylase
• anaphase
• anhydrase
• anyways
• arginase
• cabarets
• carriageways
• castaways
• catalase
• cellulase

Medical Definition

curarize

transitive verb

cu·​ra·​rize

variants or British curarise

-ˈrär-ˌīz 

curarized or British curarised; curarizing or British curarising

: to treat with curare

curarization noun

or British curarisation

-ˌrär-ə-ˈzā-shən