Digitalis (Noun)
Meaning 1
Any of several plants of the genus Digitalis.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
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Meaning 2
A powerful cardiac stimulant obtained from foxglove.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed digitalis to help regulate the patient's irregular heartbeat.
- Digitalis is a naturally occurring cardiac glycoside derived from the leaves of the foxglove plant.
- The patient's digitalis levels were closely monitored to avoid toxicity.
- Digitalis has been used for centuries to treat heart failure and atrial fibrillation.
- The plant digitalis purpurea, or common foxglove, contains a number of cardiac glycosides that are used to treat heart conditions.