ergonovine

er·go·no·vine

[ur-guh-noh-veen, -vin]
noun Pharmacology.
an alkaloid, C 23 H 27 N 3 O 2 , obtained from ergot or produced synthetically, used chiefly in obstetrics to induce uterine contractions or control uterine bleeding.

Origin:
1935–40; ergo-2 + nov- (< Latin novus new) + -ine2

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ergonovine

noun
an 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 
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