SEDATIVE-HYPNOTIC DRUG

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	Definition:	[n] a sedative that depresses activity of the central nervous system and reduces anxiety and induces sleep

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	Synonyms:	sedative-hypnotic

	See Also:	antianxiety agent, ataractic, ataractic agent, ataractic drug, barbiturate, depressant, downer, ethchlorvynol, methaqualone, Placidyl, Quaalude, sedative, sedative drug, thalidomide, tranquilizer, tranquilliser, tranquillizer