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An agent or remedy which lowers the vital powers.

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  1. n. An agent or remedy which lowers the vital powers.
  2. adj. capable of depressing physiological or psychological activity or response by a chemical agent
  3. n. a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person
  4. n:100 a. capable of depressing physiological or psychological activity or response by a chemical agent