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Definition of Sedative-hypnotic drug
1. Noun. A sedative that depresses activity of the central nervous system and reduces anxiety and induces sleep.
Exact synonyms: Sedative-hypnotic
Specialized synonyms: Barbiturate, Ethchlorvynol, Placidyl, Methaqualone, Quaalude, Thalidomide, Antianxiety Agent, Ataractic, Ataractic Agent, Ataractic Drug, Tranquilizer, Tranquilliser, Tranquillizer
Generic synonyms: Depressant, Downer, Sedative, Sedative Drug
Specialized synonyms: Barbiturate, Ethchlorvynol, Placidyl, Methaqualone, Quaalude, Thalidomide, Antianxiety Agent, Ataractic, Ataractic Agent, Ataractic Drug, Tranquilizer, Tranquilliser, Tranquillizer
Generic synonyms: Depressant, Downer, Sedative, Sedative Drug
Lexicographical Neighbors of Sedative-hypnotic Drug
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