Agrypnotic

Agrypnotic
Agrypnotic Ag`ryp*not"ic, n. [Gr. ? sleepless; ? to chase, search for + ? sleep: cf. F. agrypnotique.] Anything which prevents sleep, or produces wakefulness, as strong tea or coffee. [1913 Webster] ||

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  • agrypnotic — agryp·not·ic (ă″grip notґik) [Gr. agrypnos sleepless] 1. promoting wakefulness. 2. an agent that promotes wakefulness …   Medical dictionary

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