First Known Use: 1975
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bromocriptine
noun bro·mo·crip·tine \ˌbrō-mō-ˈkrip-ˌtēn, -tən\
Definition of BROMOCRIPTINE
: a polypeptide ergot derivative C32H40BrN5O5 that mimics the activity of dopamine in inhibiting prolactin secretion
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Origin of BROMOCRIPTINE
by shortening & alteration from bromoergocryptine, from brom- + ergocryptine, an ergot derivative, from ergo- + Greek kryptos hidden — more at crypt
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bromocriptine
noun bro·mo·crip·tine \ˌbrō-mō-ˈkrip-ˌtēn\
Medical Definition of BROMOCRIPTINE
: a polypeptide alkaloid C32H40BrN5O5 that is a derivative of ergot and mimics the activity of dopamine in selectively inhibiting prolactin secretion
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