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ergonovine

/ˌɛərɡəˈnoʊvaɪn/ noun · British & US
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What does ergonovine mean?

noun

A medication used to prevent or control bleeding after childbirth or abortion. It is an ergot alkaloid.

Example

"The doctor administered ergonovine to the patient to stop the bleeding."

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