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Psychological Term — Analeptic
An analeptic is a substance that acts as a restorative or stimulant, used especially to revive consciousness following anaesthesia or sedation. It may increase central nervous system activity, raising alertness and respiration. Clinically, analeptics can counteract drug-induced depression of the nervous system.
The term may also function as an adjective describing substances or interventions that restore vitality.
An analeptic is a substance that acts as a restorative or stimulant, used especially to revive consciousness following anaesthesia or sedation. It may increase central nervous system activity, raising alertness and respiration. Clinically, analeptics can counteract drug-induced depression of the nervous system.
The term may also function as an adjective describing substances or interventions that restore vitality.
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