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DIGOXIN
digoxin, Lanoxin
(noun) digitalis preparation (trade name Lanoxin) used to treat congestive heart failure or cardiac arrhythmia; helps the heart beat more forcefully
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
digoxin (countable and uncountable, plural digoxins)
(biochemistry, physiology, medicine) A poisonous compound present in the foxglove (Digitalis lanata) and other plants. It is a steroid glycoside and is used in small doses as a cardiac stimulant.
Synonyms
• digitalis
Source: Wiktionary
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