Ergometrine
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ergometrine is a noun meaning (chemistry) An ergoline (and lysergamide) derivative, one of the primary ergot and morning glory alkaloids, chemically similar to LSD and used in medicine to facilitate delivery of the placenta and to prevent bleeding after childbirth.
Meaning
(chemistry) An ergoline (and lysergamide) derivative, one of the primary ergot and morning glory alkaloids, chemically similar to LSD and used in medicine to facilitate delivery of the placenta and to prevent bleeding after childbirth.
Example Sentences
“I am going to give ergometrine now, to promote the expulsion of the placenta.”
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include maleate, methylergometrine, ergotamine, dihydroergocristine, lysergol, methylergonovine.
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