scopolamin

/ˌskɒpəˈlæmɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A naturally occurring tropane alkaloid found in plants of the genus Scopolia and in some species of the genus Datura; used as an anticholinergic and to treat motion sickness.

“The scopolamin extracted from the plant was used in various medical treatments.”

2. adjective

Relating to or obtained from scopolia or the plants of the genus Scopolia.

“Scopolamin compounds are found in various medicinal plants.”

Synonyms

  • anticholinergic
  • tropane alkaloid

Antonyms

  • muscarinic agonist