digitalis

A noun referring to a powerful cardiac stimulant derived from the foxglove plant, or to any plant of the genus Digitalis.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das ein starkes herzwirksames Glykosid aus dem Fingerhut oder eine Pflanze der Gattung Digitalis bezeichnet.

1. Cardiac stimulant C1 formal medical

   A potent medication derived from the foxglove plant, used to treat heart conditions by strengthening heart contractions.

   • The patient was prescribed digitalis to manage his heart failure.
   • Digitalis can be toxic if taken in excessive doses.
   • Doctors monitor digitalis levels closely to avoid side effects.

   🇩🇪Herzglykosid

2. Foxglove plant C1 formal scientific

   Any plant belonging to the genus Digitalis, known for its tall spikes of bell-shaped flowers and medicinal properties.

   • The garden was full of beautiful digitalis in bloom.
   • Digitalis plants are often grown for their ornamental value.
   • The leaves of digitalis contain the active compounds used in heart medication.

   🇩🇪Fingerhut

   Synonyme: foxglove

• digitalises plural form
• digitalises' possessive plural form
• digitalis's possessive singular form