digitalis glycoside

/ˈdɪdʒɪˌtæləs ˌglaɪkəˈsaɪd/
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Definitions of digitalis glycoside
  1. noun
    a powerful cardiac stimulant obtained from foxglove
    synonyms: digitalin, digitalis
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    types:
    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:
    cardiac glucoside, cardiac glycoside
    obtained from a number of plants and used to stimulate the heart in cases of heart failure
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