HELLEBOREIN


Meaning of HELLEBOREIN in English

( n. )

A poisonous glucoside accompanying helleborin in several species of hellebore, and extracted as a white crystalline substance with a bittersweet taste. It has a strong action on the heart, resembling digitalin.

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