# pergolide

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈpɜː.ɡəl.ʌɪd/

## Definitions
1. An ergot derivative which is a dopamine agonist used chiefly in the treatment of Parkinson's disease.

## Etymology
From p(ropyl) + -erg- (“ergot alkaloid derivative”) + -golide (“ergoline derivative”).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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