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Meaning of SCOPOLAMINE

Pronunciation:  sku'pâlumin

 
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 Definition: 
[n]  an alkaloid with anticholinergic effects that is used as a sedative and to treat nausea and to dilate the pupils in ophthalmic procedures; "transdermal scopolamine is used to treat motion sickness"; "someone sedated with scopolamine has difficulty lying"
 

SCOPOLAMINE is a 11 letter word that starts with S.

 

 Synonyms: hyoscine
 
 See Also: alkaloid

 

 

 

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