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    sedative
    (sed´ә-tiv) decreasing irritability, excitement, or nervousness. an agent that does this. The usual mode of action is depression of the central nervous system, which tends to reduce mental activity. Sedatives are distinct from tranquilizers, which also have a calming effect but usually do not...
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    Sedative
    • (n.) A remedy which allays irritability and irritation, and irritative activity or pain. • (a.) allaying irritability and irritation; assuaging pain. • (a.) Tending to calm, moderate, or tranquilize
    Found op http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/sedative/
    
    
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    sedative
    (from the article `drug use`) ...many sanctioned uses for drugs that exert an effect on the central nervous system. Consequently, there are several classes of nonnarcotic drugs ...
    Found op http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/s/57
    
    
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    sedative
    (L. sedativus) 1. allaying activity and excitement. 2. an agent that allays excitement.
    Found op http://users.ugent.be/~rvdstich/eugloss/DIC/dictio79.html
    
    
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    sedative
    sedative 1. A medication with tranquilizing properties. 2. Tending to calm or soothe. 2. Allaying irritability or excitement; assuaging pain; lowering functional activity. Most sedatives (tranquillizers) can also promote sleep. Overdosage of a sedative medication can lead to dangerous respiratory d...
    Found op http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/1105/
    
    
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    Sedative
    A sedative or tranquilizer (or tranquilliser, see American and British English spelling differences) is a substance that induces sedation by reducing irritability or excitement. At higher doses it may result in slurred speech, staggering gait, poor judgment, and slow, uncertain reflexes. Doses of s...
    Found op http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sedative
    
    
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    Sedative
    A drug depresses the central nervous system , which helps a person to relax and may make them feel sleepy. Sedatives are usually injected into a muscle and if used by themself, they do not take pain away. Sedtives and narcotics are often used together during the first stage of labor.
    Found op http://www.pregnology.com/AZ/S/2
    
    
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    sedative
    sedative, any of a variety of drugs that relieve anxiety. Most sedatives act as mild depressants of the nervous system, lessening general nervous activity or reducing the irritability or activity of a specific organ. Sedatives taken in small quantities are useful in relieving coughing, nausea, or co...
    Found op http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/sci/A0844274.html
    
    
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    sedative
    Type: Term Pronunciation: sed′ă-tiv Definitions: 1. Calming; quieting. 2. A drug that quiets nervous excitement; designated according to the organ or system on which specific action is exerted; cardiac, cerebral, nervous, respiratory, spinal.
    Found op http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=80555
    
    
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    sedative
    Any drug that has a calming effect, reducing anxiety and tension. Sedatives in larger doses will induce sleep. Examples are barbiturates, narcotics, and benzodiazepines. Overdoses can be fatal
    Found op http://www.talktalk.co.uk/reference/encyclopaedia/hutchinson/m0006520.html
    
    
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    sedative
    A drug or substance used to calm a person down, relieve anxiety, or help a person sleep.
    Found op http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary?expand=S
    
    
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    sedative
    1) A drug that reduces excitability and calms a person 2) Anaesthetic 3) Ataractic 4) Ataraxic 5) Dart 6) Depressant 7) Drug 8) Hospital administration 9) Sleeping pill 10) Soporific 11) Tranquilising 12) Tranquilize...
    Found op http://www.mijnwoordenboek.nl/EN/crossword-dictionary/sedative/1
    
    

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