Pronunciation: ˌ br ō -m ō - ' krip- ˌ t ē n, -t ə n
Function: noun
Etymology: by shortening & alteration from bromoergocryptine, from brom- + ergocryptine, an ergot derivative, from ergo- + Greek kryptos hidden ― more at CRYPT
Date: 1975
: a polypeptide ergot derivative C 32 H 40 BrN 5 O 5 that mimics the activity of dopamine in inhibiting prolactin secretion