atropine

(noun)

an alkaloid extracted from the plant deadly nightshade (Atropa belladonna); used as a drug in medicine for its paralytic effects (in surgery to relax muscles, in dentistry to dry the mouth, etc.)

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Examples of atropine in the following topics:

  • Human Health and Biodiversity

    • Examples of significant medicines derived from plant compounds include aspirin, codeine, digoxin, atropine, and vincristine .