strophanthin

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Noun strophanthin has 1 sense

strophanthin - a bitter and very toxic glycoside derived from plants of the genus Strophanthus; in moderate doses it is a cardiac stimulant but in larger doses it is a powerful poison; used in Africa as an arrow poison
--₁ is a kind of glycoside

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Strophanthin

Definition:

Strophanthin refers to a cardiac glycoside, primarily derived from plants of the genus Strophanthus, commonly used for its positive inotropic effect on the heart.

Parts of Speech:

Noun: Strophanthin

Senses:

Sense 1: A cardiac glycoside derived from plants of the genus Strophanthus.

Usage Examples:

Noun:

The doctor prescribed strophanthin to treat the patient's heart failure.
Strophanthin has been widely used in traditional medicine for its cardiac properties.

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