methergine

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Etymology

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Shortening.

Noun

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methergine (uncountable)

  1. The drug methylergometrine.
    • 2008 April 30, Craig S. Smith, “Albert Hofmann, the Father of LSD, Dies at 102”, in New York Times‎[1]:
      Dr. Hofmann’s work produced other important drugs, including methergine, used to treat postpartum hemorrhaging, the leading cause of death from childbirth.
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