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maleate

/mə'liɪt/

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noun
a salt or ester of maleic acid; used as a nontricyclic antidepressant drug for psychomotor activation
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antidepressant antidepressant drug ester

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ergonovine an alkaloid derived from ergot (trade name Ergotrate Maleate) that is less toxic than ergot; induces muscular contraction of the uterus and is administered after childbirth or abortion
ergotrate maleate an alkaloid derived from ergot (trade name Ergotrate Maleate) that is less toxic than ergot; induces muscular contraction of the uterus and is administered after childbirth or abortion