pancuronium
/ˌpaŋkjʊˈrəʊnɪəm/Pharmacology
noun
In full pancuronium bromide. A synthetic steroid which is used as a neuromuscular blocking agent.
- A trademark for this drug is Pavulon..
Origin
1960s; earliest use found in British Journal Anaesthesia. Probably from pan- + cur- + -onium.