eupatorine

/juːpætəraɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A dimeric alkaloid, a compound derived from the plant Eupatorium perfoliatum, used as an antispasmodic and in medicine.

“The doctor prescribed a compound called eupatorine to help alleviate her muscle spasms.”

Synonyms

  • alkaloid
  • antispasmodic

Antonyms

  • excitatory
  • stimulant