Meaning Of The Word Ergotamine

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ergotamine in American English
an alkaloid, C33H35 O5N5, isolated from ergot and used esp. in the treatment of migraine headaches
noun: a crystalline, water-soluble polypeptide, C33H35N5O5, obtained from ergot, used to stimulate uterine contractions during labor and in the treatment of migraine

ergotamine in British English
noun: an alkaloid from ergot that is used to treat migraines

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