curariform

curariform
Denoting a drug having an action like curare.

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cu·ra·ri·form k(y)ü-'rär-ə-.fȯrm adj producing or characterized by the muscular relaxation typical of curare <\curariform drugs>

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cu·ra·ri·form (koo-rahґrĭ-form) resembling curare.

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