Definition of analeptic
: a drug that stimulates the central nervous system
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Origin and Etymology of analeptic
Greek analēptikos, from analambanein
Medical Dictionary
adjective
an·a·lep·tic
\ˌan-ə-ˈlep-tik\
Medical Definition of analeptic
: of, relating to, or acting as an analeptic
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analeptic
noun
an·a·lep·tic
Medical Definition of analeptic
: a restorative agent; especially : a drug that acts as a stimulant on the central nervous system
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