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ergonovine

ergonovine

9.9
A medicine that makes the womb tighten after childbirth to stop heavy bleeding
  • noun
  • /ˌɜrɡəˈnoʊvaɪn/
  • Specialized
translation icon : ergonovina
  • The doctor administered ergonovine to control excessive bleeding after delivery.

Examples

  • After childbirth, ergonovine is often used to help the uterus contract.

  • Use of ergonovine is carefully monitored because of its strong effects on uterine muscles.

  • Researchers are studying alternatives to ergonovine for postpartum hemorrhage treatment.

  • The doctor administered ergonovine to control the bleeding.

  • The doctor administered ergonovine to control excessive bleeding after delivery.

  • After childbirth, ergonovine is often used to help the uterus contract.

  • Researchers are studying alternatives to ergonovine for postpartum hemorrhage treatment.

Synonyms

Ergotrate Maleate
vsergonovine
  • Specialized
9.9

A medicine that makes the womb tighten after childbirth or abortion to reduce bleeding

is the generic chemical name rather than a brand label
ergometrine
vsergonovine
  • Specialized
8.3

A medicine that makes the womb tighten to stop bleeding after childbirth

is used to induce contractions more broadly, not only to stop bleeding
ergotine
vsergonovine
  • Archaic
9.9

A strong drug from a fungus used to make the womb tighten to stop bleeding after birth

is the currently used compound rather than an obsolete form
uterotonic
vsergonovine
  • Specialized
8.6

A medicine that makes the womb tighten to start labour or stop bleeding

is a specific ergot alkaloid rather than a general contraction agent
oxytocic drug
vsergonovine
  • Specialized
7.5

A medicine that makes the womb muscles tighten to start or speed childbirth

is used mainly after childbirth or abortion to control bleeding with contractions
oxytocic
vsergonovine
  • Specialized
9.9

A drug that makes the womb muscles contract to start labor

is a single ergot alkaloid used primarily after birth or abortion to stop bleeding

Surface Forms

ergonovine singular
ergonovines plural

Etymology

Ergonovine comes from the fungus ergot, which grows on grain and makes strong chemicals, and the chemical ending -ine, as in morphine. So, ergonovine is a medicine made from ergot that is used to make the womb tighten after childbirth.