pergolide
/ˈpəːɡəlʌɪd/Pharmacology
noun
An ergot derivative which is a dopamine agonist used chiefly in the treatment of Parkinson's disease.
- Chemical name: 8Β-methylthiomethyl-6-propylergoline mesylate..
Origin
1970s. Probably from p- + -ergol, representing elements of the systematic name 8Β-methylthiomethyl-6-propylergoline mesylate, + -ide.