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succinylcholine

Pronunciation: [səkˌsɪn.əlˈkoʊliːn]

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Context: "medicine"

(noun) succinylcholine is a type of medicine that helps relax the muscles during surgery. Doctors use it to make sure that the patient stays still while they perform operations.

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The surgeon administered succinylcholine before starting the surgery to ensure the patient was completely relaxed.

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The procedure could not begin because succinylcholine was not available for muscle relaxation.

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Why is succinylcholine used during surgeries?

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