Digoxin
/dɪˈdʒɒk.sɪn/ noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 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 digitalis preparation (trade name Lanoxin) used to treat congestive heart failure or cardiac arrhythmia; helps the heart beat more forcefully wordnet
Synonyms
All synonymsEtymology
1930s, contracted from digitoxin, from Digitalis lanata + toxin.