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Agrypnotic
Agˊryp-not′ic
,Noun.
[Gr. [GREEK] sleepless; [GREEK] to chase, search for + [GREEK] sleep: cf. F.
agrypnotique
.] Anything which prevents sleep, or produces wakefulness, as strong tea or coffee.
Definition 2024
agrypnotic
agrypnotic
English
Adjective
agrypnotic (comparative more agrypnotic, superlative most agrypnotic)
- (medicine) Preventing sleep; causing wakefulness; insomniac.
Noun
agrypnotic (plural agrypnotics)
- (medicine) A medication that prevents sleep.