1. the process of treating or poisoning with curare, a toxic plant extract that paralyzes muscles
Usage: medical/pharmacological term; often used in anesthesiology and research contexts
2. the state or condition of being paralyzed by curare
Usage: medical term

Examples

• The anesthesiologist used curarization to relax the patient's muscles during surgery.
• Curarization was essential for the surgical procedure to proceed safely.
• Researchers studied the effects of curarization on animal models.
• The onset of curarization typically occurs within minutes of injection.
• Modern anesthesia has refined the techniques of curarization to minimize risks.