hypnagogue /hyp·na·gogue/ (hip´nah-gog) hypnotic (1, 2).
hypnagogue
hyp·na·gogue (h p n -gôg )n. A drug or an agent that induces sleep. |
hypnagogue
[hip′nəgog]
Etymology: Gk, hypnos + agogos, leading
an agent or substance that tends to induce sleep or the feeling of dreamy sleepiness, as occurs before falling asleep. See also hypnotic. hypnagogic, adj.
hypnagogue
1. hypnotic; inducing sleep.
2. an agent that produces sleep.
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