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Definition of Lysergic acid
1. Noun. A crystalline acid often used in medical research; obtained from ergotic alkaloids.
Generic synonyms: Acid
Definition of Lysergic acid
1. Noun. (organic compound) An organic compound, 6-methyl-9,10-didehydro-ergoline-8-carboxylic acid, derived from an alkaloid found in ergot; its amide derivatives are widely used as pharmaceuticals and as hallucinogenic drugs (LSD). ¹
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Medical Definition of Lysergic acid
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