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ergodicity
  • n  an attribute of stochastic systems; generally, a system that tends in probability to a limiting form that is independent of the initial conditions
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ergonomics
  • n  the branch of engineering science in which biological science is used to study the relation between workers and their environments
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ergonovine
  • n  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
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ergosterol
  • n  a plant sterol that is converted into vitamin D by ultraviolet radiation
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ergot
  • n  a plant disease caused by the ergot fungus
  • n  a fungus that infects various cereal plants forming compact black masses of branching filaments that replace many grains of the plant; source of medicinally important alkaloids and of lysergic acid
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ergotamine
  • n  an alkaloid derived from ergot that is less toxic than ergot; causes constriction of blood vessels and is used to treat migraine
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