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belladonna alkaloids

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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun plural A group of alkaloids, including atropine and scopolamine, found in plants such as belladonna and jimsonweed. They are used in medicine to dilate the pupils of the eyes, dry respiratory passages, prevent motion sickness, and relieve cramping of the intestines and bladder.

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