SINCE 1828
psycholeptic
adjective
psy·cho·lep·tic
| \ ˌsī-kō-ˈlep-tik
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Medical Definition of psycholeptic
(Entry 1 of 2)
: of, relating to, or being a tranquilizing drug
psycholeptic
nounMedical Definition of psycholeptic (Entry 2 of 2)
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