ergotamine

Noun

an alkaloid derived from ergot that is less toxic than ergot; causes constriction of blood vessels and is used to treat migraine
An alkaloid, extracted from ergot, that causes constriction of blood vessels and has been used to treat migraine; it is related to lysergic acid.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from German Ergotamin, corresponding to ergot + -amine.

Scrabble Score: 13

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Words With Friends Score: 16

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