Definition of Digitalis

1. Noun. A powerful cardiac stimulant obtained from foxglove.

Exact synonyms: Digitalin, Digitalis Glycoside
Specialized synonyms: Digitoxin, Digoxin, Lanoxin
Generic synonyms: Cardiac Glucoside, Cardiac Glycoside
Derivative terms: Digitalize

2. Noun. Any of several plants of the genus Digitalis.
Exact synonyms: Foxglove
Generic synonyms: Herb, Herbaceous Plant
Group relationships: Genus Digitalis
Specialized synonyms: Common Foxglove, Digitalis Purpurea, Fairy Bell, Finger-flower, Finger-root, Fingerflower, Fingerroot, Digitalis Lutea, Straw Foxglove, Yellow Foxglove

Definition of Digitalis

1. n. A genus of plants including the foxglove.

Definition of Digitalis

1. [n -TALISES]

Medical Definition of Digitalis

1. General term for pharmacologically active compounds from the foxglove (Digitalis). The active substances are the cardiac glycosides, digoxin, digitoxin, strophanthin and ouabain. Causes increased force of contraction of the heart, disturbance of rhythm and reduced beat frequency. Also causes arteriolar constriction, venous dilation, nausea and visual disturbances. (03 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Digitalis

dighted
dighting
dights
digin
digit
digit
digitain
digital
digital
digital-analog converter
digital-to-analog converter
digitalin
digitalin
digitalins
digitalis (current term)
digitalis (current term)
digitalisation
digitalisation
digitalise
digitalises
digitalism
digitalis glycoside
digitalis glycosides
Digitalis lutea
Digitalis purpurea
digitalis tincture
digitalis toxicity
digitalis unit
digitalization
digitalization

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