Vocabulary Entry

atropine

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noun

Atropine is a tropane alkaloid derived from certain plants, used primarily as a medication to treat bradycardia and to produce mydriasis.

Example Sentences

"The doctor administered atropine to increase the patient's heart rate."

"Atropine is often used in ophthalmology to dilate the pupils during eye examinations."

"The presence of atropine in certain plants can make them toxic if ingested."