ataractic drug


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Noun1.ataractic drug - a drug used to reduce stress or tension without reducing mental clarityataractic drug - a drug used to reduce stress or tension without reducing mental clarity
antianxiety agent, ataractic, ataractic agent, tranquilizer, tranquilliser, tranquillizer
antipsychotic, antipsychotic agent, antipsychotic drug, major tranquilizer, major tranquilliser, major tranquillizer, neuroleptic, neuroleptic agent, neuroleptic drug - tranquilizer used to treat psychotic conditions when a calming effect is desired
antianxiety drug, anxiolytic, anxiolytic drug, minor tranquilizer, minor tranquilliser, minor tranquillizer - a tranquilizer used to relieve anxiety and reduce tension and irritability
psychotropic agent - a chemical substance that can influence human consciousness
sedative-hypnotic, sedative-hypnotic drug - a sedative that depresses activity of the central nervous system and reduces anxiety and induces sleep
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