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analeptic

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analeptic /ana·lep·tic/ (an″ah-lep´tik)
1. stimulating, invigorating, or restorative.
2. a drug that acts as a central nervous system stimulant, such as caffeine.

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.

analeptic.
analeptic (an´lep´tik),
n 1. an agent that acts to overcome depression of the central nervous system.
n 2. a strong central nervous system stimulant that is used to restore consciousness, especially from a drug-induced coma.

analeptic
1. a drug that acts as a stimulant to the central nervous system, such as caffeine and amphetamine.
2. a restorative medicine.


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