cardiac glycoside

/ˌkɑrdiˈæk ˌglaɪkəˈsaɪd/

Definitions of cardiac glycoside

1. noun

   obtained from a number of plants and used to stimulate the heart in cases of heart failure
   synonyms: cardiac glucoside

   types:

   digitalin, digitalis, digitalis glycoside

   a powerful cardiac stimulant obtained from foxglove

   digitoxin

   digitalis preparation used to treat congestive heart failure or cardiac arrhythmia

   Lanoxin, digoxin

   digitalis preparation (trade name Lanoxin) used to treat congestive heart failure or cardiac arrhythmia; helps the heart beat more forcefully

   type of:

   steroid

   any of several fat-soluble organic compounds having as a basis 17 carbon atoms in four rings; many have important physiological effects