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Definition of Ataractic
1. Noun. A drug used to reduce stress or tension without reducing mental clarity.
Exact synonyms: Antianxiety Agent, Ataractic Agent, Ataractic Drug, Tranquilizer, Tranquilliser, Tranquillizer
Specialized synonyms: Antipsychotic, Antipsychotic Agent, Antipsychotic Drug, Major Tranquilizer, Major Tranquilliser, Major Tranquillizer, Neuroleptic, Neuroleptic Agent, Neuroleptic Drug, Antianxiety Drug, Anxiolytic, Anxiolytic Drug, Minor Tranquilizer, Minor Tranquilliser, Minor Tranquillizer
Generic synonyms: Psychotropic Agent, Sedative-hypnotic, Sedative-hypnotic Drug
Derivative terms: Tranquilize, Tranquilize, Tranquillise, Tranquillize
Specialized synonyms: Antipsychotic, Antipsychotic Agent, Antipsychotic Drug, Major Tranquilizer, Major Tranquilliser, Major Tranquillizer, Neuroleptic, Neuroleptic Agent, Neuroleptic Drug, Antianxiety Drug, Anxiolytic, Anxiolytic Drug, Minor Tranquilizer, Minor Tranquilliser, Minor Tranquillizer
Generic synonyms: Psychotropic Agent, Sedative-hypnotic, Sedative-hypnotic Drug
Derivative terms: Tranquilize, Tranquilize, Tranquillise, Tranquillize
2. Adjective. Tending to soothe or tranquilize. "Took a hot drink with sedative properties before going to bed"
Exact synonyms: Ataraxic, Sedative, Tranquilising, Tranquilizing, Tranquillising, Tranquillizing
Similar to: Depressant
Derivative terms: Ataraxia, Ataraxia, Sedate, Sedative
Similar to: Depressant
Derivative terms: Ataraxia, Ataraxia, Sedate, Sedative
Definition of Ataractic
1. Adjective. That has a tranquilizing effect ¹
2. Noun. (medicine) A drug that is used to tranquilize; a tranquilizer. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Ataractic
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Medical Definition of Ataractic
1. 1. Having a calming or tranquillising effect. 2. A tranquilliser. Synonym: ataraxic. Origin: G. Ataraktos, calm (05 Mar 2000)
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