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SEDATIVE-HYPNOTIC DRUG

\sˈɛdətˌɪvhɪpnˈɒtɪk dɹˈʌɡ], \sˈɛdətˌɪvhɪpnˈɒtɪk dɹˈʌɡ], \s_ˈɛ_d_ə_t_ˌɪ_v_h_ɪ_p_n_ˈɒ_t_ɪ_k d_ɹ_ˈʌ_ɡ]\

Definitions of SEDATIVE-HYPNOTIC DRUG

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a sedative that depresses activity of the central nervous system and reduces anxiety and induces sleep

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

a sedative that depresses activity of the central nervous system and reduces anxiety and induces sleep

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

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