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Noun cardiac glycoside has 1 sense
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Definitions from the WebCardiac GlycosideDefinition: A cardiac glycoside is a type of medication derived from certain plants that inhibits the sodium-potassium pump, leading to increased contractility of the heart muscle and improved heart function. ExamplesExample 1 (Noun): Doctors often prescribe cardiac glycosides to patients with congestive heart failure. Example 2 (Adjective): The patient experienced cardiac glycoside toxicity due to an excessive dosage. Example 3 (Plural noun): Some common cardiac glycosides include digoxin and digitoxin. Example 4 (Related verb): The pharmacist carefully dispensed the prescribed cardiac glycoside to the patient. Related Products on Amazon: | ||||
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