scopolamine
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for scopolamine, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A drug derived from certain plants, used medically to prevent nausea and motion sickness, and to dilate the pupils.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
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Etymology
Named after the plant genus Scopolia, combined with "amine," a chemistry term for a class of nitrogen-containing compounds.
Full origin of scopolamine →Frequently asked questions
What does “scopolamine” mean?
The word “scopolamine” means a drug derived from certain plants, used medically to prevent nausea and motion sickness, and to dilate the pupils. In plain terms, a medicine, often given as a skin patch, used mainly to stop motion sickness and nausea.
How do you pronounce “scopolamine”?
“Scopolamine” is pronounced skuh-POL-uh-meen (/skoʊˈpɑl.əˌmiːn/ in IPA).
How do you use “scopolamine” in a sentence?
Here is “scopolamine” used in a sentence: “The doctor prescribed a scopolamine patch for her seasickness.”
What part of speech is “scopolamine”?
“Scopolamine” is a noun.