Ergotamine
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ɜːˈɡɒtəmiːn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ergotamine is a noun meaning (organic chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacology) An alkaloid, extracted from ergot, that causes constriction of blood vessels and has been used to treat migraine; it is related to lysergic acid.
Meaning
(organic chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacology) An alkaloid, extracted from ergot, that causes constriction of blood vessels and has been used to treat migraine; it is related to lysergic acid.
Word Forms
- ergotamines
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tartrate, dihydroergotamine, ergotin, ergometrine, ergotine, dihydroergocristine.
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