Digitalis: meaning, definitions and examples
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Digitalis
[ หdษชdสษชหtรฆlษชs ]
botany term
Digitalis refers to a genus of flowering plants in the plantain family, known for their tall spikes of tubular flowers. The most common species, Digitalis purpurea, is often called foxglove, and is notable for its medicinal properties, particularly in heart treatments. Digitalis species contain compounds called cardiac glycosides, which can increase the force of heart contractions and are used in treating certain heart conditions. However, these plants are also toxic when ingested inappropriately, highlighting the importance of precise dosage in medical applications.
Synonyms
digitalis purpurea, foxglove
Examples of usage
- The garden was full of blooms from the digitalis plants.
- Digitalis is used in the treatment of heart diseases.
- Care should be taken when handling digitalis, as it can be toxic.
Translations
Translations of the word "Digitalis" in other languages:
๐ต๐น digitalina
๐ฎ๐ณ เคกเคฟเคเคฟเคเคฒเคฟเคธ
๐ฉ๐ช Fingerhut
๐ฎ๐ฉ digitalis
๐บ๐ฆ ะดะธะณััะฐะปัั
๐ต๐ฑ naparstnica
๐ฏ๐ต ใธใฎใฟใชใน
๐ซ๐ท digitale
๐ช๐ธ digital
๐น๐ท digitalis
๐ฐ๐ท ๋์งํธ๋ฆฌ์ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฏูุฌูุชุงููุณ
๐จ๐ฟ nรกprstnรญk
๐ธ๐ฐ prstnatec
๐จ๐ณ ๆฏๅฐ้ป
๐ธ๐ฎ digitalis
๐ฎ๐ธ digรญtalis
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะธััะปั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฏแแขแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ digitรกlis
๐ฒ๐ฝ digitalis
Etymology
The term 'Digitalis' originates from the Latin word 'digitus,' meaning 'finger,' as the shape of the flowers resembles a finger or a thimble. This name was likely given due to the way the flowers can fit over a finger. The genus was first scientifically described by Carl Linnaeus in the 18th century, who recognized its unique morphological features and its medicinal use. The use of digitalis in traditional medicine dates back centuries, specifically for treating heart ailments, with various cultures using the plant in different forms. Although popular for its therapeutic effects, awareness of its toxicity has grown, leading to caution in its use in modern herbal medicine.