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gallamine triethiodide

noun gal·la·mine tri·eth·io·dide \ 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 and Etymology of gallamine triethiodide

(pyro)gall(ol) + amine + tri- + eth- + iodide

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gallamine triethiodide

noun gal·la·mine tri·eth·io·dide \ ˈgal-ə-ˌmēn-ˌtrī-ˌeth-ˈī-ə-ˌdīd \

medical Definition of gallamine triethiodide

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

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