A sedative or tranquilizer (or tranquilliser, see American and British English spelling differences) is a substance that induces sedation by reducing irritability or excitement. At higher doses it may result in slurred speech, staggering gait, poor judgment, and slow, uncertain reflexes.oses of sedatives such as benzodiazepines, when used as a hypnotic to induce sleep, tend to be higher than amounts used to relieve anxiety, whereas only low doses are needed to provide a peaceful effect.
1 Scab, a hard coating on the skin formed during the wound healing reconstruction phase.  scAb, single-chain antibody fragment.
An apple in an advanced state of decay. An apple in an advanced state of decay. Decay is defined as rotted matter or the state of rotting, deteriorating or declining. An example of decay is what has happened to an old abandoned building. To decay is defined as to rot, lose strength or deteriorate. 1  An example of decay is when old fruit begins to rot. 2  An example of decay is when a neighborhood starts to become crime-ridden.