noun
Etymology
Origin of digitalin
First recorded in 1830–40; digital(is) + -in 2
Example Sentences
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The minutest trace of digitalin moistened with sulphuric and treated with bromine vapour gives a rose colour, turning to mauve.
From Aids to Forensic Medicine and Toxicology by Robertson, W. G. Aitchison (William George Aitchison )
Give chloride of ammonium in 30 grain doses to prevent delirium; strychnine or digitalin hypodermically.
From Aids to Forensic Medicine and Toxicology by Robertson, W. G. Aitchison (William George Aitchison )
The physiological antidotes are atropine and digitalin or strophanthin, which should be injected subcutaneously in maximal doses.
From The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 by Project Gutenberg
"I would say that one of the latest and best is digitalin given hypodermically."
From The Romance of Elaine Sequel to "Exploits of Elaine" by Reeve, Arthur B. (Arthur Benjamin)
"Do you remember what became of the bottle of digitalin?" he asked, fumbling in the closet.
From The Romance of Elaine Sequel to "Exploits of Elaine" by Reeve, Arthur B. (Arthur Benjamin)
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