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sedative drug

/ˈsɛdətɪv drʌɡ/

Tradução: Substância farmacêutica que deprime o sistema nervoso central, usada para acalmar, reduzir a ansiedade ou induzir o sono com finalidade médica.

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/ˈsɛdətɪv drʌɡ/B2formalmedical
  • ptSubstância farmacêutica que deprime o sistema nervoso central, usada para acalmar, reduzir a ansiedade ou induzir o sono com finalidade médica.

A pharmaceutical substance that depresses the central nervous system, used to calm, reduce anxiety, or induce sleep in medical contexts.

  1. Calming medicationB2formal

    A substance that reduces excitement, irritability, or anxiety, often used to induce relaxation or sleep.

    ptMedicamento sedativo

    • The doctor prescribed a sedative drug to help with her anxiety.
    • He was given a mild sedative drug before the dental procedure.
    • Overuse of sedative drugs can lead to dependency.