ergometrine

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Synonyms: ergometric, ergostetrine

Antonyms: ergometric, ergostetrine

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|chemistry}} An [[ergoline]] (and [[lysergamide]]) [[derivative]], one of the primary [[ergot]] and [[morning glory]] [[alkaloid]]s, chemically similar to [[LSD]] and used in medicine to facilitate delivery of the [[placenta]] and to prevent [[bleeding]] after [[childbirth]].

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