Meaning | 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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Narrower | belladonna | An alkaloidal extract or tincture of the poisonous belladonna plant that is used medicinally |
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Broader | alkaloid | Natural bases containing nitrogen found in plants |
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antidote, counterpoison | A remedy / remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison |
antispasmodic, spasmolytic, antispasmodic agent | A drug used to relieve or prevent spasms (especially of the smooth muscles) |
mydriatic, mydriatic drug | A drug that causes the pupil of the eye to dilate |
poison, toxicant, poisonous substance | Any substance that causes injury or illness or death of a living organism |
Spanish | atropina |
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Catalan | atropina |
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