Etymology

ergotamine

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Today it means: An alkaloid, extracted from ergot, that causes constriction of blood vessels and has been used to treat migraine; it is related to lysergic acid. Full definition →

German Ergotamin
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  1. German · borrowed fromErgotamin
  2. English todayergotamine

Borrowed from German Ergotamin, corresponding to ergot + -amine.

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