The name "belladonna" derives from the use of atropine for improving a women's appearance by __________.

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The name "belladonna" comes from Italian and means "beautiful lady" because women would use eye drops made from the plant to dilate their pupils, which was believed to make them more attractive by creating a wide-eyed, dreamy look. However, this also made them dangerously blind for a time, and the practice has since been abandoned.

The Name "Belladonna" Derives from the Use of Atropine for Improving