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atropine

 

[ หˆรฆtrษ™หŒpiหn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medicine, pharmacology

Atropine is a tropane alkaloid that is derived from the Atropa belladonna plant, commonly known as deadly nightshade. It acts as an anticholinergic agent, blocking the action of acetylcholine at parasympathetic sites in smooth muscle, secretory glands, and the central nervous system. Atropine is used clinically to increase heart rate in bradycardia, as well as to reduce salivation during surgeries. Additionally, it can be employed as an antidote to certain types of poisoning, especially from organophosphate insecticides.

Synonyms

belladonna, tropine

Examples of usage

  • Atropine is commonly used in emergency medicine for heart conditions.
  • The anesthesiologist administered atropine before the surgery.
  • Atropine can help in cases of poisoning with certain chemicals.

Translations

Translations of the word "atropine" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น atropina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเคŸเฅเคฐเฅ‹เคชเฅ€เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Atropin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ atropin

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐั‚ั€ะพะฟั–ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ atropina

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใƒˆใƒญใƒ”ใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท atropine

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ atropina

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท atropin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•„ํŠธ๋กœํ•€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃ atropine

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ atropin

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ atropรญn

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้˜ฟๆ‰˜ๅ“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ atropin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ atropรญn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั‚ั€ะพะฟะธะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒขแƒ แƒแƒžแƒ˜แƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ atropin

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ atropina

Etymology

The word 'atropine' originates from the late 19th century, derived from the name of the Atropa belladonna plant, where it was first isolated. The name 'Atropa' comes from 'Atropos,' one of the three Fates in Greek mythology, who determines the length of human life by cutting the thread of life. This connection emphasizes the plant's lethal properties, as it has been known to cause death if ingested in sufficient quantities. The suffix '-ine' is often used in chemistry to denote compounds. Atropine has historically been used since ancient times for its medicinal properties, including its use as a poison as well as a remedy. Its role in modern medicine highlights its importance in pharmacology and toxicology.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,679, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.