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yə noun
1.
Physiology, Medicine/Medical. something that temporarily quickens some vital process or the functional activity of some organ or part: Adrenalin is a stimulant for the heart.
2.
any food or beverage that stimulates, especially coffee, tea, or, in its initial effect, alcoholic liquor.
3.
a stimulus or incentive.
adjective
4.
Physiology, Medicine/Medical. temporarily quickening some vital process or functional activity.
5.
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Origin:
1720–30; < Latin stimulant- (stem of stimulāns, present participle of stimulāre to goad). See stimulus, -ant
1720–30; < Latin stimulant- (stem of stimulāns, present participle of stimulāre to goad). See stimulus, -ant
Related forms
an·ti·stim·u·lant, adjective, noun
non·stim·u·lant, noun, adjective
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stimulant (ˈstɪmjʊlənt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a drug or similar substance that increases physiological activity, esp of a particular organ |
| 2. | any stimulating agent or thing |
| —adj | |
| 3. | increasing physiological activity; stimulating |
| [C18: from Latin stimulāns goading, from stimulāre to urge on; see | |
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Medical Dictionary
stimulant stim·u·lant (stĭm'yə-lənt)
n.
An agent that arouses organic activity, strengthens the action of the heart, increases vitality, and promotes a sense of well-being. adj.
Serving as or being a stimulant.
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stimulant  (stĭm'yə-lənt) Pronunciation Key
An agent, especially a drug, that causes increased activity, especially of the nervous or cardiovascular systems. Caffeine is a commonly used stimulant. |
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