chemical restraint
chemical restraint noun: a pharmacologic agent administered to a person to prevent them from moving, as alternative for physical restraints such as belts, straitjackets, etc.
Noun
chemical restraint (plural chemical restraints)
- A pharmacologic agent administered to a person to prevent them from moving, as alternative for physical restraints such as belts, straitjackets, etc.
- The use of drugs in this manner.
Forms of chemical restraint
| plural | chemical restraints |
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Questions about chemical restraint
- What does chemical restraint mean?
- Chemical restraint means a pharmacologic agent administered to a person to prevent them from moving, as alternative for physical restraints such as belts, straitjackets, etc.
- What part of speech is chemical restraint?
- Chemical restraint is a noun.
- What is the plural of chemical restraint?
- The plural of chemical restraint is chemical restraints.
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