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analeptic

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an·a·lep·tic  (n-lptk)
adj.
Restorative or stimulating, as a drug or medication.
n.
A medication used as a central nervous system stimulant.
[Greek analptikos, from analambanein, to take up : ana-, ana- + lambanein, lp-, to take.]
analeptic
a restorative, invigorating medicine.
See also: Remedies
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Noun1.analeptic - a medication used as a stimulant to the central nervous system
excitant, stimulant drug, stimulant - a drug that temporarily quickens some vital process
Adj.1.analeptic - stimulating the central nervous system; "an analeptic drug stimulates the central nervous system"
stimulative - capable of arousing or accelerating physiological or psychological activity or response by a chemical agent


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