pergolide

noun

per·​go·​lide ˈpər-gə-ˌlīd How to pronounce pergolide (audio)
: an agonist of dopamine receptors formerly used in the form of its mesylate C19H26N2S·CH4O3S especially in the treatment of Parkinson's disease

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“Pergolide.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/pergolide. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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