STROPHANTHINS
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Strophanthins.
Strophanthins - as a noun
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
Example Sentences
"The strophanthins in this plant have medicinal properties."
"Pharmacologists have studied the effects of strophanthins on the heart."
"The patient was prescribed strophanthins to treat their heart condition."
"Some species of toads produce strophanthins as a defense mechanism."
"The extraction of strophanthins from plants requires specialized techniques."
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