sedative-hypnotic

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Noun

a sedative that depresses activity of the central nervous system and reduces anxiety and induces sleep

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Synonyms

sedative-hypnotic drug

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More General Terms

depressant downer sedative sedative drug

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More Specific Terms

antianxiety agent ataractic ataractic agent ataractic drug barbiturate ethchlorvynol methaqualone Placidyl Quaalude thalidomide tranquilizer tranquilliser tranquillizer

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