ergotine
English
noun
Definitions
- (organic compound) A powerful astringent alkaloid extracted from ergot as a brown, amorphous, bitter substance. It is used to produce contraction of the uterus.
Etymology
Suffix from English ergot.
Origin
English
ergot
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Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- dihydroergotamine English
- ergot English
- ergotamine English
- ergotic English
- ergotin English
- ergotism English
- ergotization English
- ergotize English
- ergotoxine English
- ergot French