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strophanthin

(strō fan′t̸hin)

noun

a glycoside or mixture of glycosides obtained from a tropical plant (Strophanthus kombé) of the dogbane family, used as a heart stimulant

Origin: ModL Strophanthus, type genus < Gr strophos (see strop) + anthos, flower (see antho-) + -in

See strophanthin in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A toxic glycoside or mixture of glycosides obtained from the seeds of certain plants of the genus Strophanthus, especially S. kombé, used medicinally as a cardiac stimulant.

Origin:

Origin: New Latin Strophanthus, genus name (Greek strophos, twisted cord; see strop + Greek anthos, flower)

Origin: + -in

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