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ergotamine

er·go·ta·mine

UK/ɜːˈɡɒtəmiːn/ uncommon

noun

1.

an alkaloid derived from ergot that is less toxic than ergot; causes constriction of blood vessels and is used to treat migraine

Origin

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

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