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Ergotine
Er′go-tine
.(Chem.)
A powerful astringent alkaloid extracted from ergot as a brown, amorphous, bitter substance. It is used to produce contraction of the uterus.
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ergotine
ergotine
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Noun
ergotine (uncountable)
- (organic chemistry) A powerful astringent alkaloid extracted from ergot as a brown, amorphous, bitter substance. It is used to produce contraction of the uterus.