Analeptic Definition
ănə-lĕptĭk
adjective
Restorative; esp., stimulating the nervous system and counteracting drowsiness or the effects of sedatives.
Webster's New World
Restorative or stimulating, as a drug or medication.
American Heritage Medicine
That restores or stimulates health.
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Synonyms:
noun
An analeptic drug.
Webster's New World
A medication used as a central nervous system stimulant.
American Heritage Medicine
A restorative or stimulative medication, especially one used to overcome depression.
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Other Word Forms of Analeptic
Noun
Singular:
analeptic
Plural:
analepticsOrigin of Analeptic
Greek analēptikos from analambanein to take up ana- ana- lambanein lēp- to take
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
ana- + -leptic
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