hypnagogue

• Substantiv, das einen Stoff oder ein Mittel bezeichnet, das Schläfrigkeit oder Schlaf hervorruft; auch ein hypnotisches Mittel.

A noun referring to an agent or substance that induces drowsiness or sleep.

1. Sleep-inducing agentC2formalmedical

   A substance or agent that induces drowsiness or sleep.

   Schlafmittel

   • The doctor prescribed a mild hypnagogue for the patient's insomnia.
   • Certain herbs are known to act as natural hypnagogues.
   • The hypnagogue took effect within minutes, making him feel drowsy.

   Synonymehypnoticsedativesoporific