Definition

A type of medicine derived from the foxglove plant, used to help the heart work better, especially in treating certain heart conditions.

Example

The doctor prescribed digoxin to help manage her heart rhythm.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of digoxin?

Yeah, I think it's used for heart conditions, right?

Exactly! It's derived from the foxglove plant.

That's fascinating! I didn't know it had such a natural origin.

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Root Explanation

Digoxin is derived from the Latin word 'digitalis' (meaning from the plant foxglove) and the suffix '-in' (used in chemistry to denote substances). The word 'digoxin' refers to a substance obtained from the foxglove plant, used in medicine to treat heart conditions.

Memory Tip

Think of 'digitalis' as the source plant for digoxin, which helps you remember that digoxin is a substance derived from the foxglove plant.

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