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Definition of 'tongue depressor'. tongue depressor (tÊÅ dÉªprÉsÉr ) Word forms: tongue depressors. countable noun. A tongue depressor is a medical instrument that is used to press a patient's tongue down so that their mouth or throat can be examined more easily. [medicine] Dr. Avery took the tongue depressor out of Rae's mouth.
A depressant is a drug that depresses the central nervous system, resulting in sedation and a decrease in bodily activity. Depressants, taken as prescribed by physicians, can be beneficial for the relief of anxiety, irritability, stress and tension.