Definition

A chemical compound used in medicine to relax muscles during surgery.

Example

The anesthesiologist administered succinylcholine to ensure the patient was completely relaxed before the operation.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of succinylcholine?

Yeah, I think it's a muscle relaxant used in surgeries, right?

Exactly! It's used to help with brief but complete relaxation during procedures.

That sounds really useful for doctors in the operating room.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Succinylcholine is formed from "succinate" (from Latin *succinum*, meaning amber, referring to the chemical structure) and "choline" (from Greek *chole*, meaning bile). The word refers to a compound derived from succinic acid and choline, used as a muscle relaxant in anesthesia.

Memory Tip

Think of 'amber' ('succinate') combined with 'bile' ('choline') to remember that succinylcholine is a compound used to relax muscles during surgery.

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