stimulant

stimulant /stim·u·lant/ (stim´u-lant)

1. producing stimulation.

2. an agent which stimulates.

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central stimulant  a stimulant of the central nervous system.

diffusible stimulant  one that acts quickly and strongly, but transiently.

general stimulant  one that acts upon the whole body.

local stimulant  one that affects only, or mainly, the part to which it is applied.

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stim·u·lant (stmy-lnt)

n.

An agent that arouses organic activity, strengthens the action of the heart, increases vitality, and promotes a sense of well-being.

adj.

Serving as or being a stimulant.

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stimulant,

n 1., a substance that temporarily increases the physiologic activity of an organ or organ system.
2., a substance that increases nervous excitability and alertness.

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stimulant (stim´ūlnt),

n an agent that causes an increase in functional activity, usually of the central nervous system.

stimulant, abused,

n the substances– such as amphetamines (e.g., methamphetamine or “ice”), cocaine (e.g., “crack” or “coke”), nicotine products (e.g., cigars, cigarettes, or chewing tobacco), and caffeine products (e.g., tea, soft drinks, and soda)–that are misused to increase the functioning of the central nervous system.

stimulant, psychomotor (steroid, psychomotor),

n a drug that increases psychic activity.

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stimulant

1. producing stimulation.

2. an agent that stimulates.