stupefacient

stupefacient

 [stoo″pĕ-fa´shent]

1. inducing stupor.

2. an agent that induces stupor; see also depressant.

stupefacient

(sto͞o′pə-fā′shənt, styo͞o′-)

adj.

Inducing stupor; stupefying or narcotic.

n.

A drug, such as a narcotic, that induces stupor.