noun
Etymology
Origin of digitalin
First recorded in 1830–40; digital(is) + -in 2
Example Sentences
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Treatment consists in lowering the body temperature by application of cold cloths, stimulants, strychnine or digitalin hypodermically.
From Aids to Forensic Medicine and Toxicology by Robertson, W. G. Aitchison (William George Aitchison )
He took down a bottle of digitalin from a cabinet, adding, "only it was too late in this case."
From The Romance of Elaine Sequel to "Exploits of Elaine" by Reeve, Arthur B. (Arthur Benjamin)
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 )
Contains the glucoside digitalin and other active principles.
From Aids to Forensic Medicine and Toxicology by Robertson, W. G. Aitchison (William George Aitchison )
Prof. Boehm found that digitalin likewise re-established heart action when suspended by the action of muscarin.
From Student's Hand-book of Mushrooms of America, Edible and Poisonous by Taylor, Thomas
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