atropine, n.
(atropines)
(atropines)
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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atropine
semantic pointers
hypernym
antidote, counterpoison
antispasmodic, spasmolytic, antispasmodic agent
alkaloid
poison, toxicant, poisonous substance
mydriatic, mydriatic drug
hyponym