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scopolamine

/skəˈpɒl.ə.miːn/

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noun

/skəˈpɒl.ə.miːn/C2formalmedical
  • ruАлкалоид с антихолинергическими свойствами, используемый как седативное средство, для лечения тошноты и расширения зрачков при офтальмологических процедурах.

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

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  1. Anticholinergic alkaloidC1formalmedical

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

    ruАнтихолинергический алкалоид

    • Scopolamine is often administered before surgery to reduce nausea.
    • The ophthalmologist used scopolamine drops to dilate the patient's pupils.
    • Doctors prescribe scopolamine patches for motion sickness.

    Synonymshyoscine

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