ergoline

English

Noun

ergoline (countable and uncountable, plural ergolines)

1. (chemistry) A tetracyclic heterocycle whose structural skeleton is contained in a diverse range of alkaloids, including some psychedelic drugs, and whose derivatives are used clinically for vasoconstriction and in the treatment of migraine and Parkinson's disease.

Derived terms

• cabergoline
• cianergoline
• ergolinic
• -golide
• nonergoline

 

See also

• ergotism

Anagrams

• eloigner, oil green