digoxin

/dɪˈd͡ʒɒk.sɪn/ /dɪˈd͡ʒɑk.sɪn/

Meanings

noun

A poisonous compound present in the foxglove (Digitalis lanata) and other plants. It is a steroid glycoside and is used in small doses as a cardiac stimulant.

Examples :

"The doctor prescribed a low dose of digoxin to help control the patient's irregular heartbeat and strengthen their heart contractions. "

Related Words

digitalis noun

/dɪdʒɪˈtɑːlɪs/ /dɪdʒɪˈteɪlɪs/

Any plant of the genus Digitalis (herbaceous plants of the Plantaginaceae family, including the foxglove, Digitalis purpurea).

"The garden featured several types of digitalis, including the tall, purple foxglove. "

compound noun

/ˈkɒmpaʊnd/ /ˈkɑmpaʊnd/ /kəmˈpaʊnd/

An enclosure within which workers, prisoners, or soldiers are confined

"The prisoners were kept in a secure compound. "

heartbeat noun

/ˈhɑːtˌbiːt/ /ˈhɑɹtˌbit/

One pulsation of the heart; especially an irregular one, hence the emotion which causes it.

"He alone gives me such heartbeats"

strengthen verb

/ˈstɹɛŋ(k)θən/

To make strong or stronger; to add strength to; to increase the strength of; to fortify.

"strengthen a muscle"

stimulant noun

/ˈstɪmjələnt/ /ˈstɪmjʊlənt/

A substance that acts to increase physiological or nervous activity in the body.

"Coffee is a stimulant that helps many students stay awake during late-night study sessions. "

contractions noun

/kənˈtrækʃənz/ /kɒnˈtrækʃənz/

A reversible reduction in size.

"During the cold weather, the metal bridge experienced noticeable contractions in its length. "

irregular noun

/ɪˈɹɛɡjəlɚ/

A soldier who is not a member of an official military force and, often, does not follow regular army tactics

"The irregulars attacked the government buildings, not following the standard military formations. "

foxglove noun

/ˈfɒksɡlʌv/

Digitalis, a genus of about 20 species of herbaceous biennials native to the Old World, certain of which are prized for their showy flowers. The drug digitalis or digoxin was first isolated from the plant.

"The gardener carefully planted the foxglove along the back fence, hoping its tall spikes of purple flowers would attract hummingbirds. "

prescribed verb

/pɹəˈskɹaɪbd/

To order (a drug or medical device) for use by a particular patient (under licensed authority).

"The doctor prescribed aspirin."

glycoside noun

/ˈɡlaɪkəˌsaɪd/ /ˈɡlaɪkoʊˌsaɪd/

A molecule in which a sugar group (the glycone) is bound to a non-sugar group (the corresponding aglycone) by a nitrogen or oxygen atom. Glycosides yield a sugar after undergoing hydrolysis.

"Sentence: "The doctor explained that the plant-based medicine contained a glycoside, which would release sugar and another active compound in the body after being broken down." "

present noun

/pɹəˈzɛnt/ /ˈpɹɛzənt/ /pɹɪˈzɛnt/

The current moment or period of time.

"In the present, my focus is on finishing this project for work. "

poisonous adjective

/ˈpɔɪznəs/

Containing sufficient poison to be dangerous to touch or ingest.

"The mushrooms growing in the park were poisonous, so we didn't pick any to eat. "