ergonovine

[ur-guh-noh-veen, -vin]

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noun Pharmacology.

an alkaloid, C₂₃H₂₇N₃O₂, 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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