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strophanthin

Pronunciation: /strə(ʊ)ˈfanθɪn/

Definition of strophanthin

noun

[mass noun] Medicine

a poisonous substance of the glycoside class, obtained from certain African trees and used as a heart stimulant.
- This substance is obtained from trees of the genera Strophanthus and Acokanthera (family Apocynaceae)

Origin:

late 19th century: from modern Latin strophanthus (from Greek strophos 'twisted cord' + anthos 'flower', referring to the long segments of the corolla) + -in¹