What does atropine mean?
noun
A naturally occurring tropane alkaloid found in plants of the Solanaceae family, used as an anticholinergic agent in medicine, and as a poison in some cases. It is also used as a mydriatic and cycloplegic in ophthalmology.
Example
"The doctor administered atropine to the patient to dilate her pupils and relieve eye strain."
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