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Unisom

Definition:

Unisom refers to a name-brand over-the-counter sleep aid medication that contains the active ingredient doxylamine succinate. It is primarily used to treat occasional sleeplessness and nighttime restlessness.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

Sense 1:

A brand of sleep aid medication.

Example sentence:

I couldn't fall asleep, so I took an Unisom pill to help me get a good night's rest.

Sense 2:

Any medication or substance that induces sleep.

Example sentence:

After struggling with insomnia, his doctor prescribed a stronger unisom to help him sleep better.

Sense 3:

Sleepiness or drowsiness induced by a sleep aid.

Example sentence:

Due to the powerful unisom he took, he experienced residual drowsiness in the morning.

Usage:

The term "Unisom" is commonly used to refer specifically to the brand-name sleep aid product, but it can also be used more generally to describe any sleep aid medication or the state of sleepiness induced by such medication.

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