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analeptic definition

ana·lep·tic (an′ə lep′tik)

adjective

Med. restorative; esp., stimulating the nervous system and counteracting drowsiness or the effects of sedatives

Etymology: Gr analēptikos, restorative < analambanein, to recover < ana-, up + lambanein, to take: see lemma

noun

an analeptic drug

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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