analeptic
[ an-l-ep-tik ]
/ ˌæn lˈɛp tɪk /
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adjective
restoring; invigorating; giving strength after disease.
awakening, especially from drug stupor.
noun
a pharmacological substance that stimulates the central nervous system and also acts as an anticonvulsant.
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British Dictionary definitions for analeptic
analeptic
/ (ˌænəˈlɛptɪk) /
adjective
(of a drug, etc) stimulating the central nervous system
noun
any drug, such as doxapram, that stimulates the central nervous system
(formerly) a restorative remedy or drug
Word Origin for analeptic
C17: from New Latin analēpticus, from Greek analēptikos stimulating, from analambanein to take up; see analemma
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Medical definitions for analeptic
analeptic
[ ăn′ə-lĕp′tĭk ]
adj.
Restorative or stimulating, as a drug or medication.
n.
A medication used as a central nervous system stimulant.
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