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ANALEPTIC
analeptic
(adjective) stimulating the central nervous system; “an analeptic drug stimulates the central nervous system”
analeptic
(noun) a medication used as a stimulant to the central nervous system
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
analeptic (comparative more analeptic, superlative most analeptic)
That restores or stimulates health.
Of or relating to analepsis (form of flashback).
Noun
analeptic (plural analeptics)
A restorative or stimulative medication, especially one used to overcome depression.
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Source: Wiktionary
An"a*lep"tic, a. Etym: [Gr. analeptique. See Analepsis.] (Med.)
Definition: Restorative; giving strength after disease.
– n.
Definition: A restorative.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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