1. Plural of hexamethonium; a class of synthetic compounds used as ganglionic blocking agents in medical research and treatment.
Usage: pharmacology; medical/scientific term; typically used in plural form when referring to multiple compounds or instances

Examples

• Hexamethoniums were studied extensively in the mid-20th century for their effects on the autonomic nervous system.
• The researchers administered hexamethoniums to test their ability to block nerve impulses.
• Hexamethoniums have largely been replaced by more selective modern medications.
• Early clinical trials with hexamethoniums showed promise in treating hypertension.
• The pharmacological properties of hexamethoniums made them valuable for understanding ganglionic transmission.