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Definition: Sedative

Drugs which slow down or sedate the rate at which the central nervous system operates thus producing a state of relaxation and promoting sleep.

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Full Definition of 'Sedative'

Drugs which slow down or sedate the rate at which the central nervous system operates thus producing a state of relaxation and promoting sleep.

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