Definition

A chemical compound used in medicine, often derived from plants, that can affect the nervous system and is used to treat various conditions.

Example

The doctor administered atropin to help with the patient's symptoms.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of atropin?

Yeah, I think it's used in medicine, right?

Exactly! It's an alternative spelling of atropine, which is interesting.

I should read more about it; it sounds quite fascinating.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Atropin is derived from 'Atropa' (the genus name of the plant belladonna, which is named after Atropos, one of the three Fates in Greek mythology) and '-in' (a suffix used in chemistry to denote substances). The word refers to a chemical compound derived from the Atropa plant, which has medicinal properties.

Memory Tip

Think of the plant 'Atropa' that gives us 'atropin' — it helps you remember that atropin is a substance derived from this specific plant.

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