pergolide
nounUK /ˈpɜː.ɡəl.ʌɪd/ · US /ˈpɝ.ɡəˌlaɪd/
Etymology From p(ropyl) + -erg- (“ergot alkaloid derivative”) + -golide (“ergoline derivative”).
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Medicine, Pharmacology, Sciences An ergot derivative which is a dopamine agonist used chiefly in the treatment of Parkinson's disease.
- The drugs are pergolide, sold as Permax, and cabergoline, sold as Dostinex.2007 January 4, Denise Grady, “Studies Find Harm in 2 Parkinson’s Drugs”, in New York Times:
- Hypernyms
- ergoline