English noun: Ergotrate Maleate | |||
1. | Ergotrate Maleate (substance) an alkaloid derived from ergot (trade name Ergotrate Maleate) that is less toxic than ergot; induces muscular contraction of the uterus and is administered after childbirth or abortion | ||
Synonyms | ergonovine | ||
Broader (hypernym) | alkaloid | ||