Description

Digitonin is a glycoside derived from the plant Digitalis, commonly used in laboratory settings to assess the presence of cholesterol in biological samples. It is known for its ability to selectively solubilize membranes, making it valuable in biochemical research.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that 'digitonina' may be confused with other cardiac glycosides, such as 'digoxina'. It is important to maintain the formal register and avoid colloquial terms that may arise in discussions about cardiac medications. Stick to the glossary term in clinical contexts to prevent misunderstandings.

Example Sentences

EN: The laboratory technician used Digitonin to extract membrane proteins for analysis.

ES: El técnico de laboratorio utilizó digitonina para extraer proteínas de membrana para su análisis.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'digitonina' with 'digoxina'; mispronouncing 'digitonina' as 'digitonina'; using informal terms instead of the clinical term.