Digitalis (noun)

A drug prepared from the dried leaves of the foxglove plant, used to treat heart conditions.

Origin:

From the latin word digitus, meaning finger, because the shape of the flowers resemble a finger.

Examples:

1. Digitalis is used to treat heart conditions such as atrial fibrillation and heart failure.
2. The patient was prescribed digitalis to help regulate their heartbeat.
3. Digitalis is a powerful drug that must be used carefully to avoid dangerous side effects.
4. The foxglove plant is the source of the drug digitalis.
5. Digitalis is a powerful cardiac drug that can be used to treat various heart conditions.