Where does “bromocriptine” come from?

bromocriptine (English) comes from English bromo-, from English ‐o‐, from Latin ‐o‐, from Ancient Greek -ό-.

bromocriptine (English): A drug used in the treatment of parkinsonism, galactorrhea, and other conditions. It is a synthetic analog of the ergot alkaloids and stimulates the dopaminergic receptors of the brain, inhibiting the release of prolactin

Definitions

  1. A drug used in the treatment of parkinsonism, galactorrhea, and other conditions. It is a synthetic analog of the ergot alkaloids and stimulates the dopaminergic receptors of the brain, inhibiting the release of prolactin

Ancestry of “bromocriptine”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Englishbromo-containing bromine
2English‐o‐—
3Latin‐o‐—
4Ancient Greek-ό-—
Every word from Ancient Greek -ό- →Every word from Latin ‐o‐ →Every word from English ‐o‐ →