Definition of methysergide
: a serotonin antagonist C21H27N3O2 used in the form of its maleate especially in the treatment and prevention of migraine headaches
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Origin and Etymology of methysergide
methyl + lysergic acid + amide
First Known Use: 1962
Medical Dictionary
methysergide
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noun
meth·y·ser·gide
\ˌmeth-ə-ˈsər-ˌjīd\
Medical Definition of methysergide
: a serotonin antagonist used in the form of its maleate C21H27N3O2·C4H4O4 especially in the treatment and prevention of migraine headaches
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