Definition of Atropine

Noun: atropine  'at-ru,peen

  1. 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
    - atropin

See also:
atropin
atropines

Anagrams containing the word atropine

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