noun
- Plural of ergonine; alkaloid compounds derived from ergot fungus, used in obstetrics to stimulate uterine contractions and control postpartum hemorrhage.
Usage: medical/pharmaceutical term; typically used in clinical or scientific contexts
Examples
- Ergonovines are administered to pregnant women to prevent excessive bleeding after delivery.
- The pharmacist explained that ergonovines work by causing the uterus to contract.
- Doctors must monitor patients receiving ergonovines for potential side effects.
- Ergonovines have been used in obstetric practice for decades to manage postpartum hemorrhage.