Noun: digitalis ,di-ji'ta-lis or ,di-ji'tey-lis
- Any of several plants of the genus Digitalis
"digitalis contains digitoxin, a compound used to treat heart conditions";
- foxglove
- 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