About The Word Atropine
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Atropine
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What's The Definition Of Atropine?
[n] a poisonous crystalline alkaloid extracted from the nightshade family; used as an antispasmodic and to dilate the eye pupil
Synonyms | Synonyms for Atropine: Related Terms | Find terms related to Atropine: See Also | alkaloid | antispasmodic | antispasmodic agent | belladonna | mydriatic | mydriatic drug | poison | poisonous substance | spasmolytic Atropine In Webster's Dictionary \At"ro*pine\, n. [Gr. ? inflexible; hence ? ?, one of
the three Parc[ae]; 'a priv. + ? to turn.] (Chem.)
A poisonous, white, crystallizable alkaloid, extracted from
the {Atropa belladonna}, or deadly nightshade, and the
{Datura Stramonium}, or thorn apple. It is remarkable for its
power in dilating the pupil of the eye. Called also
{daturine}.
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