HyperDic: ergonovine

English > 1 sense of the word ergonovine:
NOUNsubstanceergonovine, Ergotrate Maleatean alkaloid derived from ergot (trade name Ergotrate Maleate) that is less toxic than ergot
English > ergonovine: 1 sense > noun 1, substance
MeaningAn 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.
SynonymErgotrate Maleate
BroaderalkaloidNatural bases containing nitrogen found in plants
Spanishergonovina
Catalanergonovina

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