thevetin

/θiːˈvɛtin/

Definitions

1. noun

A chemical compound derived from thevetin, a cardenolide found in plants such as Thevetia peruviana.

“The toxic properties of thevetin make it an important compound to study in pharmacology.”

Synonyms

  • cardenolide
  • thevetia

Antonyms

  • cardiac stimulant