DIGOXIN

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

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)