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Word: Bromocriptine
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
1970s: from bromo- + ergocryptine(an ergot alkaloid, from ergot + Greek kruptos ‘hidden’) + -ine
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌbrəʊməʊˈkrɪptiːn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a drug used in the treatment of parkinsonism, galactorrhoea, and other conditions. It is a synthetic analogue of the ergot alkaloids and stimulates the dopaminergic receptors of the brain, inhibiting the release of prolactin.
Short Definition:drug used in treatment of conditions
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