an·a·lep·tic | \ ˌa-nə-ˈlep-tik 
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\Definition of analeptic
: a drug that stimulates the central nervous system
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analeptic
adjectivean·a·lep·tic | \ ˌan-ə-ˈlep-tik \
\Medical Definition of analeptic
(Entry 1 of 2)
: of, relating to, or acting as an analeptic
analeptic
nounMedical Definition of analeptic (Entry 2 of 2)
: a restorative agent especially : a drug that acts as a stimulant on the central nervous system
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The first known use of analeptic was in 1671
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