digitoxin

dig·i·tox·in

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dij-i-tok-sin]
- /ˌdɪdʒ ɪˈtɒk sɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dij-i-tok-sin]
- /ˌdɪdʒ ɪˈtɒk sɪn/

Definitions of digitoxin word

noun digitoxin a white, crystalline, water-insoluble cardiac glycoside, C 41 H 64 O 13 , or a mixture of cardiac glycosides of which this is the chief constituent, obtained from digitalis and used in the treatment of congestive heart failure. 1
noun digitoxin A compound with similar properties to digoxin and found with it in the foxglove and similar plants. 1
noun digitoxin a white toxic bitter-tasting glycoside, extracted from the leaves of the purple foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) and used in the treatment of heart failure and some abnormal heart rhythms. Formula: C41H64O13 0
noun digitoxin a glycoside, C41H64O13, extracted from digitalis leaves, like digitalis in physiological action, but more potent 0
noun digitoxin (organic chemistry) A toxic cardiac glycoside, obtained from digitalis, related to cardenolide. 0

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Origin of digitoxin

First appearance:

before 1880

One of the 23% newest English words

First recorded in 1880-85; digi(talis) + toxin

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digitoxin popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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