neuromuscular blocking agent

Noun
  1. A substance that interferes with the neural transmission between motor neurons and skeletal muscles (synset 114985651)
    is a type of: blocker, blocking agent - a class of drugs that inhibit (block) some biological process
    subtypes:
    • flaxedil, gallamine - neuromuscular blocking agent (trade name Flaxedil) used as a muscle relaxant in the administration of anesthesia
    • curare, tubocurarine - a toxic alkaloid found in certain tropical South American trees that is a powerful relaxant for striated muscles

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