Associations to the word «Analeptic»

Wiktionary

ANALEPTIC, adjective. That restores or stimulates health.
ANALEPTIC, adjective. Of or relating to analepsis (form of flashback).
ANALEPTIC, noun. A restorative or stimulative medication, especially one used to overcome depression.

Dictionary definition

ANALEPTIC, noun. A medication used as a stimulant to the central nervous system.
ANALEPTIC, adjective. Stimulating the central nervous system; "an analeptic drug stimulates the central nervous system".

Wise words

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