Medical Dictionary

1sedative

adj sed·a·tive \ˈsed-ət-iv\

Medical Definition of SEDATIVE

:  tending to calm, moderate, or tranquilize nervousness or excitement <sedative effects of anesthetics and analgesics—Linda C. Haynes et al>
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