digitoxin

/ˌdɪdɪˈtɒksɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A cardiac glycoside derived from Digitalis purpurea and used in the treatment of certain heart conditions.

“The doctor prescribed digitoxin to help control the patient’s irregular heartbeat.”

Synonyms

  • cardiac glycoside
  • digitalis

Antonyms

  • cardiac depressant
  • heart stimulant