scopolamine

noun sco·pol·amine \ skō-ˈpä-lə-ˌmēn , -mən \

|Updated on: 23 May 2018

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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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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Origin and Etymology of scopolamine

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

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First Known Use: 1892

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scopolamine

noun sco·pol·amine \ skō-ˈpäl-ə-ˌmēn, -mən \

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