Ergotrate Maleate

er·got·ra·temaleate

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

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alkaloid

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Grammar

noun
singular	ergotrate maleate
plural	ergotrate maleates

Nearby words

ergosterol ergot ergotamine ergotic ergotism ergotropic ergotropism Erianthus Erianthus ravennae erica

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