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Nootropic Agents
Medical Definition: | Drugs used to specifically facilitate learning or memory, particularly to prevent the cognitive deficits associated with dementias. These drugs act by a variety of mechanisms. While no potent nootropic drugs have yet been accepted for general use, several are being actively investigated. |
Guide Notes: | CNS agents; from Greek nous, mind; GEN or unspecified: prefer specifics |
Previously Indexed: | Psychotropic Drugs (1989-1994) |
Nootropic Agents Medical Definitions and Terms
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