depressant

• Descreve uma substância que reduz a atividade fisiológica ou a atividade do sistema nervoso, sendo frequentemente usada em contexto médico.

Describes a substance that reduces physiological or nervous system activity, often used in medical contexts.

1. Reducing physiological activityC1formalmedical

   Capable of reducing or slowing down physiological or psychological activity, especially through a chemical agent.

   Depressor do sistema nervoso

   • Alcohol is a depressant substance that slows down the central nervous system.
   • The doctor prescribed a depressant medication to calm the patient's anxiety.
   • Certain depressant drugs can cause drowsiness and impaired coordination.

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   Antônimosexcitantstimulant

• Substância, geralmente medicamentosa, que reduz a atividade fisiológica ou nervosa, diminuindo a excitabilidade e causando efeito calmante ou sedativo. No uso comum, refere-se a medicamentos que deprimem o sistema nervoso central, como ansiolíticos, sedativos e hipnóticos.

A substance, typically a drug, that reduces physiological or nervous system activity, leading to decreased excitability and a calming effect.

1. Calming substanceB2formalmedical

   A drug or substance that reduces excitability, anxiety, and nervous activity, often used to calm a person or induce sleep.

   Substância calmante

   • Alcohol is a common depressant that slows down the central nervous system.
   • The doctor prescribed a mild depressant to help with her anxiety.
   • Overuse of depressants can lead to serious health issues.

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   Antônimosexcitantstimulant