pergolide

P3E1R1G2O1L1I1D2E1
UK/ˈpɜː.ɡəl.ʌɪd/US/ˈpɝ.ɡəˌlaɪd/

noun

An ergot derivative which is a dopamine agonist used chiefly in the treatment of Parkinson's disease.

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Meanings

nounpergolide (uncountable)
  1. uncountablemedicineAn ergot derivative which is a dopamine agonist used chiefly in the treatment of Parkinson's disease.

    The drugs are pergolide, sold as Permax, and cabergoline, sold as Dostinex.

    2007 January 4, Denise Grady, “Studies Find Harm in 2 Parkinson’s Drugs”, in New York Times

Origin

From p(ropyl) + -erg- (“ergot alkaloid derivative”) + -golide (“ergoline derivative”).

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Anagrams

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APA

pergolide. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pergolide

MLA

“pergolide.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pergolide. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “pergolide,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pergolide.

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