curarization


curarization

 [koo″rar-ĭ-za´shun] administration of curare (usually in the form of tubocurarine) to induce muscle relaxation.

cu·ra·ri·za·tion

(kyū-rah'ri-zā'shŭn), Induction of muscular relaxation or paralysis by the administration of curare or related compounds that have the ability to block nerve impulse transmission at the myoneural junction.