First Known Use: circa 1883
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digitoxin
noun digi·tox·in \ˌdi-jə-ˈtäk-sən\
Definition of DIGITOXIN
: a poisonous cardiotonic glycoside C41H64O13 that is the most active constituent of digitalis; also : a mixture of digitalis glycosides consisting chiefly of digitoxin
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Origin of DIGITOXIN
International Scientific Vocabulary, blend of New Latin Digitalis and International Scientific Vocabulary toxin
Medical Dictionary
digitoxin
noun dig·i·tox·in \ˌdij-ə-ˈtäk-sən\
Medical Definition of DIGITOXIN
: a poisonous glycoside C41H64O13 that is the most active constituent of digitalis; also : a mixture of digitalis glycosides consisting chiefly of digitoxin
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