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Noun: hyoscine  'hI-u,seen
  1. An alkaloid with anticholinergic effects that is used as a sedative and to treat nausea and to dilate the pupils in ophthalmic procedures
    "transdermal hyoscine is used to treat motion sickness";
    - scopolamine

Derived forms: hyoscines

Type of: alkaloid

Encyclopedia: Hyoscine