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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.

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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.

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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.

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analeptic

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

2. a restorative medicine.