Meaning analeptic
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analeptic


1660s, "restorative, strengthening" (in medicine), from Greek analeptikos "restorative," from analambanein "to receive, take up in one's hands" (see analemma). Relat [..]
Source: etymonline.com

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analeptic


pick-me-up (pop)
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analeptic


(n) a medication used as a stimulant to the central nervous system(adj) stimulating the central nervous system
Source: beedictionary.com

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analeptic


restorative or stimulating effect on central nervous system
Source: abc.herbalgram.org (offline)

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analeptic


<pharmacology> A drug which acts as a restorative, such as caffeine, amphetamine, pentylenetetrazol, etc. Origin: Gr. Analepsis = a repairing (18 Nov 1997)
Source: mondofacto.com (offline)

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analeptic


That restores or stimulates health. Of or relating to analepsis (form of flashback).
Source: en.wiktionary.org





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