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stimulant Definition

stimu·lant (stimyə lənt)

adjective

that stimulates; stimulating

Etymology: L stimulans, prp.

noun

anything that stimulates; specif.,

  1. any drug, medicine, etc., as an amphetamine, caffeine, nicotine, or cocaine, that temporarily increases the activity of some vital process, organ, or system, esp. the nervous system
  2. popularly an alcoholic drink: alcohol is physiologically a depressant

stimulant Synonyms

stimulant

n.

tonic, bracer, energizer; see drug 2.

stimulant Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • avoid: Avoid stimulants, eg chocolate, coffee, cola drinks.
  • contain: By 2am I'm still trying to count sheep and realize its those bloody pills, they contain stimulants!
  • use: Today's British Army personal, ironically, will get into trouble if they are found to be using stimulants such as speed.

Adjective modifier

  • cardiorespiratory: Symptomatic care only: cardiorespiratory stimulants; hepatic protective agents; stop feeding the forage immediately.
  • circulatory: It also is a strong circulatory stimulant for the hair follicles.
  • uterine: It is great for the stomach and the mouth, while also acting as a uterine stimulant.
  • digestive: Back to top Herbal Advice: Many liver herbs are bitter or sour; these act as a digestive stimulant.
  • mild: It is a mild stimulant, with no harmful effects on the heart.
  • herbal: The band gave up all chemical and herbal stimulants at Daevid's insistance, and plunged into a free tour of Engand.

Modifies a noun

  • laxative: Most of the stimulant laxatives act on the colon.
  • misuser: But there is emerging evidence and practice examples as to how stimulant misusers should be catered for in drug services.
  • medication: Most children with severe ADHD receive one or more stimulant medications.
  • drug: Cocaine is a very dangerous stimulant drug, it speeds up the brain at a greater pace than any caffeine.
  • user: Williamson et al studied adverse effects among a sample of 158 stimulant users.
  • effect: The stimulant effects also mean it has been commonly used by peasants who work long hours.

Noun used with modifier

  • motility: Motility stimulants Cisapride is the one stimulant that is well studied, with a principal effect on oesophageal acid clearance.
  • appetite: Is there any evidence for the use of appetite stimulants for such patients?
  • nerve: Depending on any prescribed drugs being taken, nerve stimulants may also be appropriate in the short term.
  • growth: The new bone grew naturally in rabbits without the addition of chemical growth stimulants.
  • system: Cocaine is a short acting powerful, central nervous system stimulant that comes from the coca bush which grows widely in South America.

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