ergotamine
noun/ɜːˈɡɒtəmiːn/
Etymology Borrowed from German Ergotamin, corresponding to ergot + -amine.
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Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Medicine, Microbiology, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Pharmacology, Physical sciences, Sciences An alkaloid, extracted from ergot, that causes constriction of blood vessels and has been used to treat migraine; it is related to lysergic acid.
- Derived terms
- dihydroergotamine