DIGOXIN

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Digitalis preparation (trade name Lanoxin) used to treat congestive heart failure or cardiac arrhythmia; helps the heart beat more forcefully

Synonyms:

digoxin; Lanoxin

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("digoxin" is a kind of...):

digitalin; digitalis; digitalis glycoside (a powerful cardiac stimulant obtained from foxglove)

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