1. Plural of atropin; a poisonous alkaloid drug derived from plants of the nightshade family, used in medicine to dilate the pupil of the eye and to treat certain types of poisoning.
Usage: Medical/pharmaceutical term; Often used in the singular form 'atropine' in modern usage

Examples

• The doctor administered atropins to counteract the effects of nerve gas exposure.
• Atropins are commonly used in eye examinations to dilate pupils for better visibility.
• The pharmacist carefully measured the atropins for the patient's prescription.
• Emergency responders carried atropins as an antidote for certain types of poisoning.
• The laboratory tested various atropins to determine their purity and potency.