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scopolamine

noun
sco·​pol·​amine | \ skō-ˈpä-lə-ˌmēn How to pronounce scopolamine (audio) , -mən\

Definition of scopolamine

: a poisonous alkaloid C17H21NO4 similar to atropine that is found in various solanaceous plants and is used for its anticholinergic effects (such as preventing nausea in motion sickness and inducing mydriasis)

— called also hyoscine

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 Drugs like scopolamine, while useful, also have serious side effects, particularly drowsiness. — Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, "A New Electronic Device Could Cure the Military's Big Motion Sickness Problem," 22 Nov. 2018 An autopsy of her body revealed large amounts of scopolamine, an anti-nausea medication that can also be used to incapacitate someone. — Liz Brody, Glamour, "How Cryptocurrency May Be Harmful to Women—on the Dark Web and Beyond," 7 May 2018 Authorities allegedly uncovered evidence on Allwine’s sophisticated computer equipment and cellphones of inquiries into the use of bitcoins and the purchase of scopolamine. — Scott Wente, Twin Cities, "Cottage Grove man indicted in alleged intricate plot to murder wife," 24 Mar. 2017

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First Known Use of scopolamine

1892, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for scopolamine

German Scopolamin, from New Latin Scopolia, genus of plants + German Amin amine

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scopolamine

noun
sco·​pol·​amine | \ skō-ˈpäl-ə-ˌmēn, -mən How to pronounce scopolamine (audio) \

Medical Definition of scopolamine

: a poisonous alkaloid C17H21NO4 similar to atropine that is found in various solanaceous plants (as jimsonweed) and is used chiefly in the form of its hydrated hydrobromide C17H21NO4·HBr·3H2O for its anticholinergic effects (as preventing nausea in motion sickness and inducing mydriasis)

— called also hyoscine

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