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Meaning of ergotamine | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
ɜːˈɡɒtəmiːn

Definitions

An alkaloid, extracted from ergot, that causes constriction of blood vessels and has been used to treat migraine; it is related to lysergic acid.

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Deutsch Ergotamin
Español ergotamina
Suomi ergotamiini
Français ergotamine
Italiano ergotamina
Română ergotamină

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

ergotaminine ergotherapist ergotherapy ergothioneine ergothionine ergotic acid

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