ataractic

ataractic Definition

ata·rac·tic (at′ə rak′tik)

noun

a tranquilizing drug

Etymology: < Gr ataraktos, calm, undisturbed < ataraxia: see ataraxia

adjective

of or having to do with tranquilizing drugs or their effects

ataractic Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

physician: If the employe the most ataractic physicians although costs are glied please give.

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