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Analeptic

ANALEP'TIC

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Adj.
Corroborating; invigorating; giving strength after disease.

ANALEP'TIC

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Noun.
A medicine which gives strength, and aids in restoring a body to health after sickness; a restorative.

Definition 2024


analeptic

analeptic

English

Adjective

analeptic (comparative more analeptic, superlative most analeptic)

  1. That restores or stimulates health.
  2. Of or relating to analepsis (form of flashback).

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Noun

analeptic (plural analeptics)

  1. A restorative or stimulative medication, especially one used to overcome depression.

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