A hallucinogenic alkaloid present in certain vines and fungi; ergine.

plural of lysergamide

(chemistry) Any amide of lysergic acid.

(biochemistry, pharmacology) The International Nonproprietary Name of LSD.

A proponent of Lysenkoism.

plural of Lysenkoist

plural of Lysenkoite

(biochemistry) Any of a class of proteins, from the coelomic fluid of the earthworm Eisenia foetida, that induce erythrocyte lysis.

plural of lysenin

An alkaloid of the ergoline family, found in some fungi and in the morning glory family of plants.