gallamine triethiodide

noun

gal·​la·​mine tri·​eth·​io·​dide ˈga-lə-ˌmēn-ˌtrī-ˌe-ˈthī-ə-ˌdīd 

: a substituted ammonium salt C₃₀H₆₀I₃N₃O₃ that is used to produce muscle relaxation especially during anesthesia

called also gallamine

Word History

Etymology

(pyro)gall(ol) + amine + tri- + eth- + iodide

First Known Use

1951, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

gallamine triethiodide

noun

gal·​la·​mine tri·​eth·​io·​dide ˈgal-ə-ˌmēn-ˌtrī-ˌeth-ˈī-ə-ˌdīd 

: a substituted ammonium salt C₃₀H₆₀I₃N₃O₃ that is used to produce muscle relaxation especially during anesthesia

called also gallamine