Noun: strophanthin strow'fan-thin
- A bitter and very toxic glycoside derived from plants of the genus Strophanthus; in moderate doses it is a cardiac stimulant but in larger doses it is a powerful poison; used in Africa as an arrow poison
"Strophanthin was once used medicinally to treat heart conditions"
Derived forms: strophanthins
Type of: glycoside
Encyclopedia: Strophanthin