Category:Sedative

Sed"a*tive, a. Etym: [cf. F. sédatif.]

Defn: tending to calm, moderate, or tranquilize; specifically (med.), Allaying irritability and irritation; assuaging pain.

Sedative Sed"a*tive, n. (med.)

Defn: a remedy which allays irritability and irritation, and Irritative activity or pain.