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tropane

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tro·​pane | \ ˈtrō-ˌpān How to pronounce tropane (audio) \

Medical Definition of tropane

: a bicyclic tertiary amine C8H15N that is the parent compound of atropine, cocaine, and related alkaloids

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“Tropane.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/tropane. Accessed 27 Feb. 2021.

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