dig·i·tox·in (dĭj'ĭ-tŏk'sĭn)
n.
A highly active glycoside, C₄₁H₆₄O₁₃, derived from digitalis and prescribed in the treatment of certain cardiac conditions.

[DIGI(TALIS) + TOXIN.]

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