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Noun: sedative-hypnotic
  1. A sedative that depresses activity of the central nervous system and reduces anxiety and induces sleep
    - sedative-hypnotic drug

Derived forms: sedative-hypnotics

Type of: depressant, downer, sedative, sedative drug

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