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ergotine

noun

A powerful astringent alkaloid extracted from ergot as a brown, amorphous, bitter substance, used to produce contraction of the uterus.

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E
Ends with
E
Contains
RG
Scrabble score
9

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noun

  1. A powerful astringent alkaloid extracted from ergot as a brown, amorphous, bitter substance, used to produce contraction of the uterus.

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