Ergotrate Maleate

Noun

Meaning

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

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

ergonovine

Hypernyms

alkaloid

Close letter words and terms

ergotope ergotoxicosis ergotoxine ergotropic ergotropism ergotropy