pergolide en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈpɜː.ɡəl.ʌɪd/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˈpɝ.ɡəˌlaɪd/ (General-American)
Etymology
From p(ropyl) + -erg- (“ergot alkaloid derivative”) + -golide (“ergoline derivative”).
Meanings
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(uncountable) An ergot derivative which is a dopamine agonist used chiefly in the treatment of Parkinson's disease.
The drugs are pergolide, sold as Permax, and cabergoline, sold as Dostinex.
2007 January 4, Denise Grady, “Studies Find Harm in 2 Parkinson’s Drugs”, in New York Times: