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Analeptic

//ˌænəˈlɛptɪk// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    That restores or stimulates health.

    "For promotion of the secretion of semen virile, an analeptic diet is recommended by one writer."

  2. 2
    Of or relating to analepsis (a form of flashback).
Adjective
  1. 1
    stimulating the central nervous system wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    A restorative or stimulative medication, especially one used to overcome depression.
  2. 2
    a medication used as a stimulant to the central nervous system wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

From ana- + -leptic.

Etymology 2

From ana- + -leptic.

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