bromocriptine

noun

bro·​mo·​crip·​tine ˌbrō-mō-ˈkrip-ˌtēn 

-tən

: a polypeptide ergot derivative C₃₂H₄₀BrN₅O₅ that mimics the activity of dopamine in inhibiting prolactin secretion

Word History

Etymology

by shortening & alteration from bromoergocryptine, from brom- + ergocryptine, an ergot derivative, from ergo- + Greek kryptos hidden — more at crypt

First Known Use

1974, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

bromocriptine

noun

bro·​mo·​crip·​tine ˌbrō-mō-ˈkrip-ˌtēn 

: a polypeptide alkaloid C₃₂H₄₀BrN₅O₅ that is a derivative of ergot and mimics the activity of dopamine in selectively inhibiting prolactin secretion