Definition

To use a substance called curare to cause paralysis or relax muscles, often in a medical context.

Example

The doctor decided to curarize the patient before the surgery to ensure complete muscle relaxation.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you know that doctors can curarize patients for certain procedures?

Really? I never heard of that before!

Yeah, it helps relax the muscles during surgery.

That sounds interesting, I wonder how safe it is.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Curarize is derived from the word 'curare' (from Latin, meaning to take care of or to heal) and the suffix '-ize' (meaning to make or to become). The term 'curarize' means to make something into a healing or caring state.

Memory Tip

Think of 'curare' meaning to heal, and remember that 'curarize' means to make something healing.

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