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Agrypnotic

Agˊryp-not′ic

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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)

  1. (medicine) Preventing sleep; causing wakefulness; insomniac.

Noun

agrypnotic (plural agrypnotics)

  1. (medicine) A medication that prevents sleep.