adj :  tending to depress : esp  :  lowering or tending to lower functional or vital activity <a drug with a effect on heart rate> 
, n :  one that depresses : specif  :  an agent that reduces bodily functional activity or an instinctive desire (as appetite) <a of intestinal spasm>  .
 
 
 
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