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    Atropina (en. Atropine)

    /a.tɾo.'pi.na/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A chemical substance used to dilate the pupils and treat certain medical conditions.
    The doctor administered atropine to perform an eye exam.
    El médico administró atropina para realizar un examen ocular.
    It is also used as an antidote in cases of organophosphate poisoning.
    Atropine is crucial in the treatment of pesticide poisoning.
    La atropina es crucial en el tratamiento de la intoxicación por pesticidas.
    It acts as a competitive inhibitor in the parasympathetic nervous system.
    Atropine blocks the action of acetylcholine in the heart.
    La atropina bloquea la acción de la acetilcolina en el corazón.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'atropa', the name of a plant of the genus Atropa, where it was first isolated.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    atropine as an antidote
    Use of atropine in cases of poisoning.
    atropina como antídoto
    dilate the pupils with atropine
    Administration of atropine for ophthalmological examinations.
    dilatar las pupilas con atropina
    atropine in medical emergencies
    Use of atropine in medical crisis situations.
    atropina en emergencias médicas

    Related Words

    scopolamine
    Similar alkaloid used in the treatment of nausea and vomiting.
    escopolamina
    acetylcholine
    Neurotransmitter that atropine inhibits in the nervous system.
    acetilcolina

    Slang Meanings

    Use of atropine in informal medical contexts.
    They gave him atropine to calm the heart rate during a talk.
    Le dieron atropina para calmar el ritmo cardíaco en una charla.