| has gloss | (noun) a sedative that depresses activity of the central nervous system and reduces anxiety and induces sleep
sedative-hypnotic drug, sedative-hypnotic |
| lexicalization | eng: sedative-hypnotic drug |
| lexicalization | eng: sedative-hypnotic |
| subclass of | (noun) a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person
downer, sedative, sedative drug, depressant |
| has subclass | (noun) organic compound having powerful soporific effect; overdose can be fatal
barbiturate |
| has subclass | (noun) a mild sedative-hypnotic drug (trade name Placidyl)
Placidyl, ethchlorvynol |
| has subclass | (noun) sedative-hypnotic drug (trade name Quaalude) that is a drug of abuse
methaqualone, Quaalude |
| has subclass | (noun) a sedative and hypnotic drug; withdrawn from sale after discovered to cause severe birth defects because it inhibits angiogenesis
thalidomide |
| has subclass | (noun) a drug used to reduce stress or tension without reducing mental clarity
ataractic drug, tranquilliser, ataractic agent, tranquillizer, tranquilizer, antianxiety agent, ataractic |