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atropine

DEFINITIONS OF: atropine

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n a poisonous crystalline alkaloid extracted from the nightshade family; used as an antispasmodic and to dilate the eye pupil; also administered in large amounts as an antidote for organophosphate nerve agents or organophosphate insecticides

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belladonna
an alkaloidal extract or tincture of the poisonous belladonna plant that is used medicinally
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antidote, counterpoison
a remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison
antispasmodic, antispasmodic agent, spasmolytic
a drug used to relieve or prevent spasms (especially of the smooth muscles)
mydriatic, mydriatic drug
a drug that causes the pupil of the eye to dilate; used to aid eye examinations
alkaloid
natural bases containing nitrogen found in plants
poison, poisonous substance, toxicant
any substance that causes injury or illness or death of a living organism
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