hypnotic

hypnotic definition - medical

hyp·not·ic (hĭp-nŏtˈĭk)

adjective
  1. Of or relating to hypnotism or hypnosis.
  2. Inducing or tending to induce sleep; soporific.
noun
An agent that causes sleep.

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