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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   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. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   digitalis preparation (trade name Lanoxin) used to treat congestive heart failure or cardiac arrhythmia; helps the heart beat more forcefully wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

digitalisdigitalislanoxin

Etymology

1930s, contracted from digitoxin, from Digitalis lanata + toxin.

Related phrases

atrial fibrillationdigitalis lanata

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