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Meaning of ATROPINE

Pronunciation:  'atru`peen

WordNet Dictionary
 
 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
 
 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
 
 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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