decamethonium
/ˌdɛkəməˈθoʊniəm/
noun
- A drug used to relax muscles, especially during surgery or medical procedures.
- Decamethonium works by blocking nerve signals to the muscles.
- The anesthesiologist administered decamethonium to relax the patient's muscles before the operation.
- Doctors carefully monitor the dosage of decamethonium to ensure patient safety.