digitonin

/ˌdɪdɪˈtoʊnɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A complex steroid saponin found in the bark of Digitalis purpurea, used in medicine to increase the force of the heart’s contraction.

“The cardiologist recommended digitonin to strengthen the patient’s heart.”

Synonyms

  • cardiac glycoside
  • strophanthin

Antonyms

  • cardiac depressant
  • negative inotrope