Strophanthin Definition

strō-fănthĭn
noun
A glycoside or mixture of glycosides obtained from a tropical plant (Strophanthus kombé) of the dogbane family, used as a heart stimulant.
Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Strophanthin

Noun

Singular:
strophanthin
Plural:
strophanthins

Origin of Strophanthin

  • New Latin Strophanthus genus name (Greek strophos twisted cord strop) (Greek anthos flower) –in

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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