What does sedative mean?
Definitions for sedative
ˈsɛd ə tɪvseda·tive
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Princeton's WordNet
sedative, sedative drug, depressant, downeradjective
a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person
ataractic, ataraxic, sedative, tranquilizing, tranquillizing, tranquilising, tranquillisingadjective
tending to soothe or tranquilize
"valium has a tranquilizing effect"; "took a hot drink with sedative properties before going to bed"
Wiktionary
sedativenoun
An agent or drug that sedates, having a calming or soothing effect, or inducing sleep.
sedativeadjective
Calming, soothing, inducing sleep, tranquilizing
Wikipedia
Sedative
A sedative or tranquilliser is a substance that induces sedation by reducing irritability or excitement. They are CNS depressants and interact with brain activity causing its deceleration. Various kinds of sedatives can be distinguished, but the majority of them affect the neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). In spite of the fact that each sedative acts in its own way, most produce relaxing effects by increasing GABA activity.This group is related to hypnotics. The term sedative describes drugs that serve to calm or relieve anxiety, whereas the term hypnotic describes drugs whose main purpose is to initiate, sustain, or lengthen sleep. Because these two functions frequently overlap, and because drugs in this class generally produce dose-dependent effects (ranging from anxiolysis to loss of consciousness) they are often referred to collectively as sedative-hypnotic drugs.Sedatives can be used to produce an overly-calming effect (alcohol being the most common sedating drug). In the event of an overdose or if combined with another sedative, many of these drugs can cause deep unconsciousness and even death.
ChatGPT
sedative
A sedative is a substance or drug that reduces excitement or irritability and induces calmness, relaxation or sleep. It can affect the central nervous system to suppress or slow down certain functions. Sedatives are commonly used in medical procedures or treatments that cause anxiety, sleep disorders, and certain forms of pain and mental stress.
Webster Dictionary
Sedativeadjective
tending to calm, moderate, or tranquilize
Sedativeadjective
allaying irritability and irritation; assuaging pain
Sedativenoun
a remedy which allays irritability and irritation, and irritative activity or pain
Etymology: [Cf. F. sdatif.]
Wikidata
Sedative
A sedative or tranquilizer is a substance that induces sedation by reducing irritability or excitement. At higher doses it may result in slurred speech, staggering gait, poor judgment, and slow, uncertain reflexes. Doses of sedatives such as benzodiazepines, when used as a hypnotic to induce sleep, tend to be higher than amounts used to relieve anxiety, whereas only low doses are needed to provide a peaceful and calming sedative effect. Sedatives can be misused to produce an overly-calming effect. In the event of an overdose or if combined with another sedative, many of these drugs can cause unconsciousness and even death.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of sedative in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of sedative in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
Examples of sedative in a Sentence
This drug, which is an animal sedative, is being mixed with fentanyl and is being found in almost all 50 states now, it’s become an important part for us to make sure that we’re declaring it an emerging threat.
What we are hoping is that she will enter the box of her own accord because she won't travel under anesthesia or any type of sedative.
It is a sedative, sedation is not sleep.
The use of a safer and more controllable sedative, such as remimazolam, could result in overall lower costs per procedure.
Chamomile tea has been used in traditional medicine to treat many ailments, including insomnia. Chamomile contains the flavonoid apigenin, a compound that binds to the benzodiazepine receptors in the brain, creating a sedative effect.
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- sedantCatalan, Valencian
- Beruhigungsmittel, beruhigend, sedativGerman
- ηρεμιστικός, καταπραϋντικό, ηρεμιστικόGreek
- sedativo, sedanteSpanish
- rauhoite, rauhoituslääke, nukuttava, unettava, unilääke, sedatiivi, rauhoittavaFinnish
- sédatifFrench
- nyugtatószerHungarian
- obat penenangIndonesian
- sedativoItalian
- 鎮静剤Japanese
- kalmeringsmiddel, kalmerendDutch
- sedativoPortuguese
- седативный, седативное средство, успокоительный, успокоительноеRussian
- làm dịuVietnamese
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