analeptic

noun

an·a·lep·tic | \ˌa-nə-ˈlep-tik

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: a drug that stimulates the central nervous system

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The first known use of analeptic was in 1671

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analeptic

adjective

an·a·lep·tic | \ˌan-ə-ˈlep-tik

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Medical Definition of analeptic

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: of, relating to, or acting as an analeptic

analeptic

noun

Medical 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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