Ataractive
Ataractive
Ataractive (pronounced: /ætəˈræktɪv/) is a term used in the field of psychiatry and psychology to describe a substance or treatment that has a calming or sedative effect on the patient. The term is derived from the Greek words "ataraxia" meaning tranquility, and "active" indicating the active role the substance or treatment plays in achieving this state.
Etymology
The term "Ataractive" is a combination of two words. The first part, "Ataraxia", is a Greek term used by the Pyrrhonian and Epicurean philosophers to describe a state of tranquility free from worry or preoccupation. The second part, "active", is a common English suffix used to indicate something that is causing action or change.
Related Terms
- Anxiolytic: A type of medication that inhibits anxiety. Ataractives are often classified as anxiolytics.
- Sedative: A substance that induces sedation by reducing irritability or excitement.
- Tranquilizer: A drug that has a calming or quieting effect, often inducing sleep.
- Ataraxia: A state of serene calmness.
Usage
In the field of psychiatry and psychology, ataractive is used to describe treatments or substances that help to calm or sedate patients. This can include various types of medication, as well as certain therapeutic techniques. The goal of an ataractive treatment is to help the patient achieve a state of ataraxia, or tranquility free from worry or preoccupation.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ataractive
- Wikipedia's article - Ataractive
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