Ouabain
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈwɑːbeɪn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ouabain is a noun meaning A poisonous cardiac glycoside, g-strophanthin, found in the seeds of certain lianas.
Meaning
A poisonous cardiac glycoside, g-strophanthin, found in the seeds of certain lianas.
Example Sentences
In moderate dosage ouabain is used today to treat emergency heart failure; in excessive doses it makes the heart go crazy, pumping wildly until it collapses.
Word Forms
- ouabains
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include strophanthus, oxbane, muawine, akazga, aconite, garabato.
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