digoxin

/ˈdaɪɡɒksɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

a cardiac glycoside used to treat arrhythmias and heart failure

“The doctor prescribed digoxin to regulate the patient’s heart rate.”

2. adjective

relating to or derived from the foxglove plant

“Digoxin is a cardiac glycoside derived from the foxglove plant.”

Synonyms

  • cardiac glycoside
  • foxglove

Antonyms

  • cardiac stimulant