digitalis

Definition / meaning of digitalis

A substance used to make drugs that are used to treat several heart conditions, including congestive heart failure. Digitalis is made from the dried leaves of Digitalis purpurea (common foxglove) plants. It is a type of cardiac glycoside.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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