ergotamine (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ɜːˈɡɒtəmiːn/
Definition
Ergotamine means an alkaloid, extracted from ergot, that causes constriction of blood vessels and has been used to treat migraine; it is related to....
Examples
The article uses ergotamine to mean an alkaloid, extracted from ergot, that causes constriction of blood vessels and....
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How to Use ergotamine
- a/the ergotamine (noun pattern)
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- ergotamine in context (usage pattern)
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