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nervine
[ nur-veen, -vahyn ]
adjective
- of or relating to the nerves.
- acting on or relieving disorders of the nerves; soothing the nerves.
noun
- a nervine medicine.
nervine
/ ˈnɜːviːn /
adjective
- having a soothing or calming effect upon the nerves
noun
- obsolete.a nervine drug or agent
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of nervine1
C17: from New Latin nervīnus, from Latin nervus nerve
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Example Sentences
The root of golden seal is used in medicine under the name hydrastis rhizome, as a stomachic and nervine stimulant.
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Dose: Nervine and alterative, 1/6—1/3 grn.; emetic, 2—5 grn.
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Antispasmodic and nervine; in hysteria, hypochondriasis, epilepsy, and low fevers.
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Caffeine and theobromine enjoy nervine properties and energetic vascular actions.
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The devotion his resolute words proved was like a strong nervine to restore her self-control.
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