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1. (n.) atropine
a poisonous crystalline alkaloid, C
Etymology: (1830–40; < NL Atrop(a) belladonna genus < Gk átropos not turnip, inflexible; see a-6, -trope)
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1. (noun) atropine
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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1. (noun) atropine
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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1. atropine
An alkaloid, originally from Atropa belladonna, but found in other plants, mainly SOLANACEAE.
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