depressant vs pharmacology

depressant

noun
  • A pharmacological substance which decreases neuronal or physiological activity. 

  • An agent that inhibits the flotation of a mineral or minerals. 

adj
  • reducing functional or nervous activity. 

pharmacology

noun
  • The science of drugs including their origin, composition, pharmacokinetics, therapeutic use, and toxicology. 

  • The properties and reactions of drugs especially with relation to their therapeutic value. 

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