sedative-hypnotic drug meaning

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sedative-hypnotic drug (noun): a sedative that depresses activity of the central nervous system and reduces anxiety and induces sleep.

Definition of sedative-hypnotic drug

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

    Synonyms: sedative-hypnotic

    Type of: sedative

    Kinds: barbiturate, ethchlorvynol, methaqualone, thalidomide, tranquilizer

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