ERGOTAMINE

ergotamine

(noun) an alkaloid derived from ergot that is less toxic than ergot; causes constriction of blood vessels and is used to treat migraine

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

ergotamine (countable and uncountable, plural ergotamines)

(organic chemistry, biochemistry, pharmaceutical drug) An alkaloid, extracted from ergot, that causes constriction of blood vessels and has been used to treat migraine; it is related to lysergic acid.

Anagrams

• metrogaine

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