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Strophanthin

Strophanthin Meaning & Definition
Strophanthin Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Strophanthin?

[n] a bitter and very toxic glycoside derived from plants of the genus Strophanthus; in moderate doses it is a cardiac stimulant but in larger doses it is a powerful poison; used in Africa as an arrow poison

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See Also | glycoside

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