Associations to the word «Ergotamine»

Wiktionary

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

Dictionary definition

ERGOTAMINE, noun. An alkaloid derived from ergot that is less toxic than ergot; causes constriction of blood vessels and is used to treat migraine.

Wise words

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Antoine de Saint-Exupery