strophanthin (n)

n15061674

type n
lex_filenum 27
def a bitter and very toxic glycoside derived from plants of the genus Strophanthus
def in moderate doses it is a cardiac stimulant but in larger doses it is a powerful poison
def used in Africa as an arrow poison
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Hypernym glycoside
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Hyponym glycoside

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