quinidia

/ˌkwɪnɪˈdiːn, -dɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A cardiac glycoside extracted from the leaves of the foxglove plant, used as a medication to treat certain heart conditions.

“The doctor prescribed quinidine to regulate her patient’s irregular heartbeat.”

2. adjective

Relating to or derived from the foxglove plant.

“Quinidine alkaloids are a type of naturally occurring compound found in foxglove.”

Synonyms

  • digitalis
  • glycoside

Antonyms

  • cardiac depressant