ˌbrōmōˈkripˌtēn noun
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Etymology: by shortening & alteration from bromoergocryptine , from International Scientific Vocabulary brom- + ergocryptine , an ergot derivative, from ergo- (II) + Greek kryptos hidden + International Scientific Vocabulary -ine (II)
: a polypeptide alkaloid C 32 H 40 BrN 5 O 5 that is a derivative of ergot and mimics the activity of dopamine in selectively inhibiting the secretion of prolactin by the pituitary gland