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Ergotoxine (medicine) and costicartilage (medicine)


Ergotoxine (medicine)


ergotoxine


A mixture of alkaloids obtained from ergot, consisting of 1:1:1 ergocristine, ergocornine and ergocryptine, more toxic than Other natural and semisynthetic ergot alkaloids; a potent stimulant of smooth muscle, particularly of the blood vessels and uterus, and produces adrenergic blockade (chiefly of the alpha receptors).

Synonym: ecboline.


costicartilage (medicine)


costicartilage -->
costal cartilage


The cartilage forming the anterior continuation of a rib, providing the means by which it reaches and articulates with the sternum.

Synonym: cartilago costalis, costicartilage.