NOUN | substance | ergotamine | an alkaloid derived from ergot that is less toxic than ergot |
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Meaning | An alkaloid derived from ergot that is less toxic than ergot; causes constriction of blood vessels and is used to treat migraine. | |
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Broader | alkaloid | Natural bases containing nitrogen found in plants |
Spanish | ergotamina | |
Catalan | ergotamina |
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