digoxin Meaning & Definition
/dɪˈdʒɒk.sɪn/
What Does Digoxin Mean?
Digoxin is used as a noun meaning 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.
Digoxin at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //dɪˈdʒɒk.sɪn// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | digitalis |
| Plural | digoxins |
Digoxin Definition (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.
Synonyms of Digoxin
Digoxin synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Digoxin
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Digoxin in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
digoxin (countable and uncountable, plural digoxins)
Origin of Digoxin
First attested in c. 1930, contracted from digitoxin, from taxonomic name Digitalis lanata + toxin.
How to Pronounce Digoxin
The standard pronunciation of digoxin is //dɪˈdʒɒk.sɪn//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Questions People Ask About Digoxin
What part of speech is digoxin?
Digoxin is a noun.
What is another word for digoxin?
Close synonyms of digoxin are digitalis. See the full list of digoxin synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of digoxin?
The plural of digoxin is digoxins.