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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Fields of Study
  2. biochemistry
  3. biochemical compounds
  4. carbohydrates
  5. glycosides
  6. cardiac glycosides
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. chemical substances
  3. biochemical compounds
  4. carbohydrates
  5. glycosides
  6. cardiac glycosides

Preferred term

cardiac glycosides

Type

  • Chemical

Definition

  • Information Any of several glycosides obtained chiefly from plant sources such as the foxglove, used medicinally to increase the force of contraction of heart muscle and to regulate heartbeats.

    Source: NAL Thesaurus Staff

    Type: Concept definition

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/22388

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