digoxin

Noun CEFR B1

dɪˈdʒɒk.sɪn

Definitions

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.

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Italianodigossina

1 more languages

Suomidigoksiini

CEFR level

B1

Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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See also

digoxoside digoxygenin Digram Digraph digraphia digraphoid

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