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Medical Term:

lysergic acid

Pronunciation: li-ser'jik as'id

Definition

The d-isomer is a cleavage product of alkaline hydrolysis of ergot alkaloids; occurs as shiny crystals, slightly soluble in water; a psychotomimetic.

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