analeptic Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a medication used as a stimulant to the central nervous system
  2. adjective satellite stimulating the central nervous system
    • an analeptic drug stimulates the central nervous system

WordNet

An"a*lep"tic adjective
Etymology
Gr. restorative: cf. F. analeptique. See Analepsis.
Definitions
  1. (Med.) Restorative; giving strength after disease. -- n. A restorative.

Webster 1913