kurchicine

/kɜːrˈtʃɪsɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A variant of ergot, a fungus that infects rye and other grains, used to obtain a number of medicinal alkaloids.

“The doctor prescribed a small dose of kurchicine to help with the patient’s migraines.”

Synonyms

  • ergot
  • lysergic acid diethylamide

Antonyms

  • antidote