Ergonovine Definition

ûrgə-nōvĭn
noun
A water-soluble alkaloid of ergot, C19H23N3O2, used to increase contraction of the uterus during childbirth and prevent uterine hemorrhage.
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Synonyms:
  • Ergotrate Maleate

Origin of Ergonovine

  • ergo(t) Latin nov(us) new newo- in Indo-European roots –ine

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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