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ergotamine
[ ur-got-uh-meen, -min ]
noun
, Pharmacology.
- a crystalline, water-soluble polypeptide, C 33 H 35 N 5 O 5 , obtained from ergot, used to stimulate uterine contractions during labor and in the treatment of migraine.
ergotamine
/ ûr-gŏt′ə-mēn′,-mĭn /
- A crystalline alkaloid derived from ergot that induces vasoconstriction and is used especially in the treatment of migraine headaches. Chemical formula: C 33 H 35 N 5 O 5 .
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