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What is another word for excitant?

126 synonyms found

Pronunciation:

[ ɛksˈɪtənt], [ ɛksˈɪtənt], [ ɛ_k_s_ˈɪ_t_ə_n_t]

How to use "Excitant" in context?

Drugs and activities that produce an "excitant" sensation can be fun and exhilarating, but can also be dangerous. substances that produce an "excitant" sensation through the stimulation of the senses of sight, hearing, taste, and smell are called anesthetics.

Some common anesthetics are lidocaine and bupivacaine. They are used to numb areas before surgery or during childbirth. They work by blocking nerve impulses, which makes the area feel numb.

Other drugs that produce an "excitant" sensation are cocaine and amphetamines.

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