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at·ro·pin·ism (atґro-pin-iz-əm) poisoning caused by ingestion of atropine or belladonna or parts or preparations of any of the plants from which the drugs are derived; the symptoms include excessive dryness of the mouth and throat, dilation of the pupils, fever, rapid pulse, flushing of the face, confusion, mania, and hallucinations, and sometimes a rash.Medical dictionary. 2011.
atropism — /a treuh piz euhm/, n. Pathol. poisoning resulting from atropine or belladonna. Also, atropinism /a treuh peuh niz euhm/. [1875 80; ATROP(INE) + ISM] * * * … Universalium
Atropine — A drug obtained from belladonna that is administered via injection, eye drops, or in oral form to relax muscles by inhibiting nerve responses. Used to dilate the pupils and as an antispasmodic. From the Greek goddess Atropos, the oldest and… … Medical dictionary
atropism — at·ro·pism (atґro piz əm) atropinism … Medical dictionary
atropism — /a treuh piz euhm/, n. Pathol. poisoning resulting from atropine or belladonna. Also, atropinism /a treuh peuh niz euhm/. [1875 80; ATROP(INE) + ISM] * * * atˈropism noun • • • Main Entry: ↑atropin … Useful english dictionary
