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Noun: digitalis  ,di-ji'ta-lis or ,di-ji'tey-lis
  1. Any of several plants of the genus Digitalis
    "digitalis contains digitoxin, a compound used to treat heart conditions";
    - foxglove
     
  2. A powerful cardiac stimulant obtained from foxglove
    "The doctor prescribed digitalis glycoside to treat the patient's heart condition";
    - digitalis glycoside, digitalin

Type of: cardiac glucoside, cardiac glycoside, herb, herbaceous plant

Part of: genus Digitalis

Encyclopedia: Digitalis