Pergolide

//ˈpɜː.ɡəl.ʌɪd// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    An ergot derivative which is a dopamine agonist used chiefly in the treatment of Parkinson's disease. uncountable

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

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

Etymology

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

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parkinson's disease

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