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Definition of: ataractic
(at′ə·rak′tik) adjective
1. Conducive to peace of mind.
2. Med. Having the power to tranquilize and to lessen nervous tension: said of certain drugs, as reserpine. Also at′a·rax′ic (-rak′sik). [<NL <Gk. ataraktos untroubled <atarakteein be calm. See ATARAXIA.]
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