ergonovine

er·go·no·vine

uncommon

noun

1.

an alkaloid derived from ergot (trade name Ergotrate Maleate) that is less toxic than ergot; induces muscular contraction of the uterus and is administered after childbirth or abortion

Synonyms

Ergotrate Maleate

Related words

Broader terms

alkaloid

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Grammar

noun
singular	ergonovine
plural	ergonovines

Nearby words

ergodic ergodicity ergometer ergonomic ergonomics ergosterol ergot ergotamine ergotic ergotism

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