TRANSDERMV
\tɹansdˈɜːm vˈiː], \tɹansdˈɜːm vˈiː], \t_ɹ_a_n_s_d_ˈɜː_m v_ˈiː]\
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An alkaloid from Solanaceae, especially Datura metel L. and Scopola carniolica. Scopolamine and its quaternary derivatives act as antimuscarinics like atropine, but may have more central nervous system effects. Among the many uses are as an anesthetic premedication, in urinary incontinence, in motion sickness, as an antispasmodic, and as a mydriatic and cycloplegic.
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hydromorphic
- [Greek] Structurally adapted to an aquatic environment, as organs of water plants.