digoxin

noun di·gox·in \di-ˈjäk-sən, -ˈgäk-\

Definition of DIGOXIN

: a poisonous cardiotonic steroid C₄₁H₆₄O₁₄ obtained from a foxglove (Digitalis lanata) and used especially to treat atrial fibrillation

Origin of DIGOXIN

International Scientific Vocabulary dig- (from New Latin Digitalis) + toxin

First Known Use: circa 1930

Medical Dictionary

digoxin

noun di·gox·in \dij-ˈäk-sən, dig-\

Medical Definition of DIGOXIN

: a poisonous cardiotonic glycoside C₄₁H₆₄O₁₄ obtained from the leaves of a foxglove (Digitalis lanata) and used similarly to digitalis—see digitek, lanoxin

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