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Meaning of STROPHANTHIN

Pronunciation:  strow'fanthin

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 Definition: [n]  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
 
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 See Also: glycoside

 

 

 

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