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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10 April 2025

EXTINGUISHABLE

(adjective) capable of being extinguished or killed; “an extinguishable fire”; “hope too is extinguishable”


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