cotarnine

/kɒˈtɑrnɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A compound found in the seeds of Datura species, used in traditional medicine.

“The researcher was studying the various compounds found in the Datura plant, including cotarnine.”

2. noun

A type of alkaloid found in the leaves of certain plants, such as the Datura plant.

“The lab assistant was tasked with isolating the cotarnine from the plant extract.”

Synonyms

  • daturine
  • scopine

Antonyms

  • antineurotransmitter
  • neuroinhibitor