Ergonovine
noun
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Noun
- 1 Ergometrine. uncountable, usually
- 2 an alkaloid derived from ergot (trade name Ergotrate Maleate) that is less toxic than ergot; induces muscular contraction of the uterus and is administered after childbirth or abortion wordnet
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