A substance that promotes the activity of a body system or function.
Increases rate of activity and nervous excitement.
Substance that increases the action of a specific organ ‘system and/or induces a sense of well-being.
An herb that quickens some vital process.
An agent that causes increased activity of another agent, cell, tissue, organ, or organism.
Anything that quickens or promotes the activity of some physiological process.
Increases metabolism, circulation and the function of an organ.
Inflammation of the mucous lining in the mouth.
A drug that speeds up the activities of the central nervous system.
Increasing or quickening various functions of the body, such as digestion and appetite. It does this quickly, whereas a tonic stimulates general health over a period of time.
A food or drink that has a stimulating effect on the body. A common stimulant is caffeine found in coffee, tea and cola drinks.
An agent that quickens various body actions, improves energy and circulation, and warms the body. It’s helpful for cramps and coldness.
A drug that increases the action of the central nervous system, heart, respiratory rates, and blood pressure, and causes the pupils to dilate and the appetite to decrease.
A chemical agent that increases the activity of body systems, including the central nervous system, the respiratory system, and the cardiac system (e.g., amphetamines, methamphetamines, etc., known as “speed”).
Agent, such as a drug, that activates or increases the activity of a body part or system. Amphetamines and caffeine are central nervous system stimulants.
Drugs that temporarily increase the rate of activity or function of all or part of the body. Some stimulants affect specific organs, such as the heart, lungs, or brain. Most stimulants, however, help to activate the central nervous system.
An agent that promotes the activity of a body system or function. Amphetamine and ‘caffeine are stimulants of the central nervous system.
A drug or other agent that prompts the activity of a body system or function. For example, the sight and smell of food stimulates salivation, and the rods and cones in the retina of the eye are stimulated by light. Another example is the use of amphetamines and caffeine to stimulate the central nervous system and make an individual more alert and active or, if taken in excess, hyperactive. In treatment procedures, electrical stimulation may be used to bring muscles into action. Aromatics, spices and bitters are traditional stimulants of digestive processes.
Any agent temporarily increasing functional activity. Stimulants may be classified according to the organ upon which they act, as follows: cardiac, bronchial, gastric, cerebral, intestinal, nervous, motor, vasomotor, respiratory, and secretory. Commonly used stimulants include caffeine, low doses of ethanol, methamphetamines, and cocaine.
A substance that increases physiological activity, especially of an organ.
A substance which increases or quickens the various functional actions of the body, such as speeding up digestion, raising body temperature, and so on. It does this quickly, unlike a tonic, which stimulates general health over a period of time. Unlike a narcotic, it does not necessarily produce a feeling of general wellbeing.
A drug that temporarily increases a person’s energy and alertness.
Drugs used to increase activity in the central nervous system, causing increased energy and a sense of well-being.
A drug that speeds up the activities of the central nervous system, the heart, and other organs.
An agent capable of augmenting the pace of a bodily function.
A category of medications, such as Ritalin, employed in the treatment of individuals with autism. These drugs can promote increased calmness and improved concentration, although they may potentially impede growth or elicit other side effects, particularly in children.
Enhances the body’s functional activities.