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Word: Ouabain
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late 19th century: via French from Somali wabayo, denoting a tree that yields poison (used on arrow points) containing ouabain
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈuːəbeɪn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a toxic compound obtained from certain trees, used as a very rapid cardiac stimulant. It is a polycyclic glycoside.
Short Definition:toxic compound obtained from certain trees
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