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ergotamine

/ˌɛrɡəˈteɪmɪn/ noun · British & US
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What does ergotamine mean?

noun

A natural alkaloid found in the ergot fungus, used in medicine to treat migraines and cluster headaches.

Example

"The doctor prescribed ergotamine to help alleviate her severe migraine."

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