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Adjective: analeptic  ,a-nu'lep-tik
  1. Stimulating the central nervous system
    "an analeptic drug stimulates the central nervous system"
Noun: analeptic  ,a-nu'lep-tik
  1. A medication used as a stimulant to the central nervous system
    "The doctor prescribed an analeptic to help the patient regain consciousness"

Derived forms: analeptics

See also: stimulative

Type of: excitant, stimulant, stimulant drug

Encyclopedia: Analeptic