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ergotamine

Pronunciation: /əːˈgɒtəmiːn/

Definition of ergotamine

noun

[mass noun] Medicine
  • a compound present in some kinds of ergot. An alkaloid, it causes constriction of blood vessels and is used in the treatment of migraine.

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Definition of ergotamine in the US English dictionary