ergotamine

English

/ɜːˈɡɒtəmiːn/

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

Etymology

Borrowed from German Ergotamin suffix from English ergot.

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English

ergot

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