tropines

/ˈtroʊpinz/
noun
  1. A class of chemical compounds found in certain plants, especially in the nightshade family, that have effects on the nervous system.
    • Some tropines occur naturally in plants like belladonna and can be toxic in large amounts.
    • Tropines are studied for their potential use in medicines that affect the nervous system.
    • The lab synthesized several tropines to test their effects on muscle relaxation.
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