ergotamine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An alkaloid, extracted from ergot, that causes constriction of blood vessels and has been used to treat migraine; it is related to lysergic acid.

Pronunciation

/ɜːˈɡɒtəmiːn/

Word forms

ergotamine ergotamines

Etymology

Borrowed from German Ergotamin, corresponding to ergot + -amine.

Derived words

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