Meaning of ATROPINE
| Pronunciation: | | 'atru`peen
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| | Definition: | | [n] a poisonous crystalline alkaloid extracted from the nightshade family; used as an antispasmodic and to dilate the eye pupil |
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| | See Also: | | alkaloid, antispasmodic, antispasmodic agent, belladonna, mydriatic, mydriatic drug, poison, poisonous substance, spasmolytic | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \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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| Biology Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | A toxic alkaloid extracted from belladonna and other members of the nightshade family; it is typically used to dilate the eye and to stop muscular spasms. |
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