Depressants

/dɪˈprɛsənts/ noun

Definition

Plural of depressant; multiple substances or drugs that reduce activity in the brain and body.

Etymology

Plural form of depressant, following standard English pluralization rules by adding '-s' to the singular noun form.

Kelly Says

When doctors talk about depressants, they're grouping together very different drugs—from alcohol to anesthetics to antidepressants—all because they share one thing: they slow down neural activity.

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