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Meaning of SCOPOLAMINE

Pronunciation:  sku'pâlumin

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 Definition: [n]  an alkaloid with anticholinergic effects that is used as a sedative and to treat nausea and to dilate the pupils in ophthalmic procedures; "transdermal scopolamine is used to treat motion sickness"; "someone sedated with scopolamine has difficulty lying"
 
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 Synonyms: hyoscine
 
 See Also: alkaloid

 

 

 

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