| ergonovine | <chemical> A water soluble alkaloid, from ergot or produced synthetically. It is used as an oxytoxic and to relieve migraine headache. Pharmacological action: oxytocics. Chemical name: Ergoline-8-carboxamide, 9,10-didehydro-N-(2-hydroxy-1-methylethyl)-6-methyl-, (8beta(S))- (12 Dec 1998) |
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| ergosine | An alkaloid from ergot with actions similar to those of ergotamine. (05 Mar 2000) |
| ergostat | A form of machine for exercising the muscles. Origin: ergo-+ G. Statos, standing, placed (05 Mar 2000) |
| ergosterin | <chemical> Chemical name: Ergosta-5,7,22-trien-3-ol, (3beta,22E)- (12 Dec 1998) |
| ergosterol | <chemical> Chemical name: Ergosta-5,7,22-trien-3-ol, (3beta,22E)- (12 Dec 1998) |
| ergosterol acyltransferase | <enzyme> From saccharomyces cerevisiae; catalyses the esterification of ergosterol Registry number: EC 2.3.1.- Synonym: acyl CoA-ergosterol acyltransferase, acyl coenzyme a-ergosterol acyltransferase (26 Jun 1999) |
| ergostetrine | <chemical> A water soluble alkaloid, from ergot or produced synthetically. It is used as an oxytoxic and to relieve migraine headache. Pharmacological action: oxytocics. Chemical name: Ergoline-8-carboxamide, 9,10-didehydro-N-(2-hydroxy-1-methylethyl)-6-methyl-, (8beta(S))- (12 Dec 1998) |
| ergot | <botany> A disease of cereal plants (rye, wheat, etc.) caused by the fungus Claviceps purpurea, this fungus produces toxic alkaloids that, if ingested, cause symptoms such as hallucinations, severe gastrointestinal upset, a burning sensation in the limbs and extremities (St. Anthony's Fire) and a form of gangrene. (09 Oct 1997) |
| ergot alkaloid-associated heart disease | Heart disease caused by endomyocardial fibrosis which extends into valve structures, producing stenosis and/or regurgitation, associated with ergot alkaloid use. (05 Mar 2000) |
| ergot alkaloids | Alkaloids isolated from the ergot fungus claviceps purpurea (hypocreaceae). The ergot alkaloids were the first alpha-adrenergic antagonists discovered, but side effects generally prevent their administration in doses that would produce more than a minimal blockade in humans. Their smooth muscle-stimulating activities may be attributed to alpha-agonistic properties, thus characterizing these alkaloids as a series of partial agonists. They have many clinical applications, notably in obstetrics and the treatment of migraine. (12 Dec 1998) |
| ergot poisoning | A syndrome brought on by the consumption of bread (notably rye) contaminated by the ergot fungus, Claviceps purpurea (rye smut), the source of numerous ergot alkaloids. The effects observed include peripheral vascular constriction leading to gangrene, partial paralysis with numbing, tingling and burning in the limbs, feeble pulse, restlessness, stupor or delirium. Can prove fatal. (05 Mar 2000) |
| ergotamine | <chemical> A vasoconstrictor found in ergot of central europe. It is an alpha-1 selective adrenergic agonist and is commonly used in the treatment of migraine headaches. Pharmacological action: adrenergic alpha-agonists, analgesics, non-narcotic, vasoconstrictor agents. Chemical name: Ergotaman-3',6',18-trione, 12'-hydroxy-2'-methyl-5'-(phenylmethyl)-, (5'alpha)- (12 Dec 1998) |
| ergotamine derivatives | Analogs and derivatives of ergotamine. (12 Dec 1998) |
| ergotaminine | An isomer of ergotamine but practically inert. (05 Mar 2000) |
| ergotherapy | Treatment of disease by muscular exercise. Origin: G. Ergon, work, + therapeia, therapy (05 Mar 2000) |