atropine (n)

n02754756

type n
lex_filenum 06
def a poisonous crystalline alkaloid extracted from the nightshade family
def used as an antispasmodic and to dilate the eye pupil
def also administered in large amounts as an antidote for organophosphate nerve agents or organophosphate insecticides
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Hypernym alkaloid; antispasmodic, spasmolytic, antispasmodic agent; poison, toxicant, poisonous substance; mydriatic, mydriatic drug; antidote, counterpoison
Hyponym belladonna
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Hyponym antidote, counterpoison; antispasmodic, spasmolytic, antispasmodic agent; mydriatic, mydriatic drug; alkaloid; poison, toxicant, poisonous substance
Hypernym belladonna

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