Atropine
(noun)
A medication that is used to dilate the pupils, reduce secretions in the respiratory and gastrointestinal tracts, and as an antidote for certain types of poison.
Origin:
Named after atropos, one of the three fates in greek mythology, who was responsible for cutting the thread of life.
Examples:
- The doctor prescribed atropine for the patient's eye condition.
- Atropine is used to treat certain types of poisonings.
- Atropine is a type of anticholinergic drug.
- Atropine is often used to help diagnose certain conditions of the eye.
- Atropine injection is used for dilating the pupils for certain medical procedures.