What does nervine mean?
Nervine means (medicine) Having the quality of acting upon or affecting the nerves; quieting nervous excitement..
Nervine
/ˈnɝvin/ · adjective
Meaning
(medicine) Having the quality of acting upon or affecting the nerves; quieting nervous excitement..
Definitions by Sense
- (medicine) Having the quality of acting upon or affecting the nerves; quieting nervous excitement.
- A drug or substance that acts upon the nerves.
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Word Forms
- nervines
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