gallamine

English

Structure of gallamine

Etymology

From (pyro)gall(ol) +‎ amine.

Pronunciation

• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˈɡæl.əˌmiːn/

Noun

gallamine (uncountable)

1. A substituted ammonium salt C₂₄H₄₅N₃O₃ that is used to produce muscle relaxation especially during anesthesia.

Derived terms

• gallamine triethiodide

References

• “gallamine”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present.