brucina

/bruˈsiːnə/

Definitions

1. noun

A cardiac glycoside obtained from the heartwood of the Millettia laurentii tree, used as a medicinal agent.

“The doctor prescribed brucina to the patient suffering from atrial fibrillation.”

Synonyms

  • Millettia laurentii
  • cardiac glycoside

Antonyms

  • diuretic