English Explanatory Dictionary

bromocriptine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A drug used in the treatment of parkinsonism, galactorrhea, and other conditions. It is a synthetic analog of the ergot alkaloids and stimulates the dopaminergic receptors of the brain, inhibiting the release of prolactin.

Pronunciation

/ˌbɹəʊ.məʊˈkɹɪp.tiːn/ /ˌbɹoʊ.moʊˈkɹɪpˌtin/

Word forms

bromocriptine bromocriptines bromocryptine

Etymology

From bromo- + (ergo)cryptine.

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