Definition of ataractic agent Ataractic agent
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| ataractic agent - a drug used to reduce stress or tension without reducing mental clarity | ||
| tranquilizer, tranquillizer, tranquilliser, antianxiety agent, ataractic drug, ataractic | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
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