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hyoscine

/ˈhaɪ.ə.siːn/

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noun

/ˈhaɪ.ə.siːn/C2formalmedical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее алкалоид с антихолинергическими свойствами, используемый как седативное средство, для лечения тошноты и расширения зрачков при офтальмологических процедурах.

A noun referring to an alkaloid with anticholinergic properties, used as a sedative, to treat nausea, and to dilate the pupils during ophthalmic procedures.

uncountable

  1. Anticholinergic alkaloidC2formalmedical

    An alkaloid with anticholinergic effects used as a sedative, to treat nausea, and to dilate pupils in ophthalmic procedures.

    ruГиосцин

    • The doctor prescribed hyoscine to relieve her motion sickness.
    • Hyoscine is often used before eye examinations to dilate the pupils.
    • The sedative properties of hyoscine help calm patients before surgery.

    Synonymsscopolamine

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