n. [ Gr. 'ekbolh` a throwing out; 'ek out + ba`llein to throw. ] (Chem.) An alkaloid constituting the active principle of ergot; -- so named from its power of producing abortion. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Gr. &unr_; bile. ] (Physiol. Chem.) See Neurine. [ 1913 Webster ]