scopolamine (n)
hyoscine (n)

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def an alkaloid with anticholinergic effects that is used as a sedative and to treat nausea and to dilate the pupils in ophthalmic procedures
examples transdermal scopolamine is used to treat motion sickness
someone sedated with scopolamine has difficulty lying
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Hypernym alkaloid
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Hyponym alkaloid

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