agrypnotic

Thân thiện

A patient takes an agrypnotic medication before bed.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Relating to or suffering from insomnia: Describes something pertaining to the condition of being unable to sleep or to chronic sleeplessness (agrypnia).

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The doctor prescribed an agrypnotic medication to help with her chronic sleeplessness.
  • His agrypnotic symptoms, such as constant fatigue, were a significant concern.

Advanced Usage

• Medical/Clinical Context: The term is primarily used in formal, medical, or technical writing to describe conditions, symptoms, or treatments related to insomnia.
  • The study focused on the agrypnotic effects of the new compound.

Variants and Related Words

• Agrypnia (n): The condition of sleeplessness; insomnia.
  • Severe agrypnia can impact overall health.

Synonyms

• Insomniac: (adj) Relating to or suffering from insomnia.
• Sleepless: (adj) Characterized by or experiencing lack of sleep.

Antonyms

• Somnolent: (adj) Sleepy; drowsy.
• Hypnotic: (adj) Tending to induce sleep.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. of or pertaining to agrypnia