ouabain

/uːˈæbɛn/

Definitions

1. noun

A cardiac glycoside extracted from the plant Strophanthus gratus, used as a medication to treat congestive heart failure and cardiac arrhythmias.

“The doctor prescribed digoxin and ouabain to regulate the patient’s heartbeat.”

Synonyms

  • digoxin
  • strophanthin

Antonyms

  • cardiac stimulant