noun
- plural of tubocurarine; alkaloid compounds derived from curare that cause muscle paralysis and are used as muscle relaxants during surgery
Usage: medical; pharmacology
Examples
- The anesthesiologist administered tubocurarines to ensure complete muscle relaxation during the operation.
- Tubocurarines block nerve signals at neuromuscular junctions.
- Research on tubocurarines led to the development of safer muscle relaxants.
- The patient’s breathing was supported mechanically while tubocurarines were in effect.
- Tubocurarines are derived from plants traditionally used to poison arrows.
- Modern synthetic alternatives have largely replaced natural tubocurarines in medical practice.