Atropines

/ˈætrəpinz/ noun

Definition

Plural of atropine, referring to multiple instances, forms, or types of the drug or its derivatives.

Etymology

Plural of atropine, formed by adding English '-s'. The singular atropine comes from Atropa (nightshade) + '-ine' (alkaloid suffix).

Kelly Says

Pharmacists distinguish between natural atropine (from plants), synthetic atropine (made in labs), and various derivative compounds, and having the plural form reminds us that what seems like one simple 'drug' is actually a whole family of related molecules.

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