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English noun: curare

1. curare (substance) a toxic alkaloid found in certain tropical South American trees that is a powerful relaxant for striated muscles


SamplesCurare acts by blocking cholinergic transmission at the myoneural junction.


Synonymstubocurarine


Broader (hypernym)alkaloid, neuromuscular blocking agent, phytotoxin, plant toxin









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