digitalis 1
noundomain: substance
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
a powerful cardiac stimulant obtained from foxglove
Hypernym
obtained from a number of plants and used to stimulate the heart in cases of heart failure
EnglishDerivationally related form
digitalize 2
verb
administer digitalis such that the patient benefits maximally without getting adverse effects
Hyponym
digitoxin 1
noun
digitalis preparation used to treat congestive heart failure or cardiac arrhythmia
digoxin 1
noun
digitalis preparation (trade name Lanoxin) used to treat congestive heart failure or cardiac arrhythmia; helps the heart beat more forcefully
