scopolamine
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of scopolamine
1890–95; < New Latin Scopol ( ia japonica ) Japanese belladonna (genus Scopolia named after G.A. Scopoli (1723–88), Italian naturalist; see -a 2) + amine
Example Sentences
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Rapid-acting antidepressants, including ketamine, scopolamine and psilocybin, have been found to have immediate and lasting positive effects on mood in patients with major depressive disorder but how these effects arise is unknown.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 10, 2024
More than a year earlier, the Association of Racing Commissioners International, which creates model rules for the sport’s various state bodies, had reclassified scopolamine from a “3/B” to a “4/C” drug.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 29, 2021
Under California rules in place at the time, a failed test for scopolamine would have required disqualification and the redistribution of purse money.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 29, 2020
In addition to Justify, stablemate Hoppertunity tested positive for scopolamine, a compound that is naturally present in jimson weed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2020
After Reinstrom had gone, Dr. Holmes, the attending physician of the woman whom we had seen anesthetized, missed his syringe and the bottle of scopolamine.
From The Exploits of Elaine by Reeve, Arthur B. (Arthur Benjamin)
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