OUABAINS

Definition

OUABAINS OUABAINS: a group of cardiac glycosides derived from African plants, used medicinally for their effect on the heart. OUABAINS (plural): multiple types of cardiac glycosides derived from African plants. OUABAINING (-ing): the act of administering or using OUABAINS medicinally. OUABAINED (-ed): having been treated with OUABAINS. OUABAINER (-er): a person who administers or uses OUABAINS medicinally. OUABAIN

Word Analysis

• Part of Speech: Noun (plural) or Verb (third person singular)
• Word Length: 8 letters
• Pronunciation: Pronounced as written, following standard English pronunciation patterns.

Usage and Context

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