单词	ergometrine
释义	ergometrine /ˌəːɡə(ʊ)ˈmɛtriːn / noun [mass noun] Chemistry An alkaloid present in ergot. An amide of lysergic acid, it has oxytocic activity and is given to control bleeding after childbirth.The studies reviewed used oxytocin, ergometrine, or a mixture of those drugs administered intravenously or intramuscularly immediately after delivery of the infant.... Doctors seldom have an important role, except perhaps to provide reassurance, but they may need to administer a uterine contractant such as ergometrine. Thankfully, I delivered the placenta without difficulty, or ergometrine. Origin 1930s: from ergot + Greek mētra 'womb' + -ine4.
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