Curare: meaning, definitions and examples

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curare

 

[ kyuหˆrรคr ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

poison origin

Curare is a toxic substance derived from various plants found in South America. Traditionally used by indigenous people as a poison for arrows, it has powerful muscle-relaxing properties. When introduced into the bloodstream, it can cause paralysis by blocking the transmission of nerve impulses to muscles. Despite its dangers, curare has been studied for potential medical applications, particularly in anesthesia and muscle relaxation during surgery.

Synonyms

muscle relaxant, neurotoxin, toxin.

Examples of usage

  • The hunters used curare on their arrows.
  • Curare can lead to respiratory failure in high doses.
  • Research on curare has informed modern anesthetic practices.

Translations

Translations of the word "curare" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น curare

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคฏเฅ‚เคฐเคพเคฐเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Curare

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ curare

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบัƒั€ะฐั€ะต

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kurara

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ญใƒฅใƒฉใƒฌ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท curare

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ curare

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kurare

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ๋ผ๋ ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒูˆุฑุงุฑูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ curare

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ curare

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅบ“ๆ‹‰็‘ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kurara

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kurare

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบัƒั€ะฐั€ะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒฃแƒ แƒแƒ แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kurare

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ curare

Etymology

The word 'curare' originates from the indigenous languages of South America, specifically from the terms used by the indigenous tribes that utilized this poison. The term gained prominence in the early 19th century when European explorers and botanists began documenting the medicinal and toxic properties of the plants used to create curare. The discovery of curare's effects on the neuromuscular junction led to its interest in medical fields, particularly in the study of neuromuscular blockers and anesthetics. Over time, curare became synonymous with various alkaloid compounds that exhibit muscle-relaxing properties, leading to advancements in modern medicines and surgical practices.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,687, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.