pergolide
An ergot derivative which is a dopamine agonist used chiefly in the treatment of…An ergot derivative which is a dopamine agonist used chiefly in the treatment of Parkinson's disease.
UK/ˈpɜː.ɡəl.ʌɪd/US/ˈpɝ.ɡəˌlaɪd/
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)An ergot derivative which is a dopamine agonist used chiefly in the treatment of Parkinson's disease.
Origin
From p(ropyl) + -erg- (“ergot alkaloid derivative”) + -golide (“ergoline derivative”).From p(ropyl) + -erg- (“ergot alkaloid derivative”) + -golide (“ergoline derivative”).
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Lessons for this word
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