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anxiolytic
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anxiolytic
adj.
relieving anxiety, suppressing feelings of anxiety, reducing anxiety (Medicine)
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Anxiolytic
An anxiolytic (also antipanic or antianxiety agent) is a drug used for the treatment of anxiety and its related psychological and physical symptoms. Anxiolytics have been shown to be useful in the treatment of anxiety disorders.
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anxiolytic
Noun
1. a tranquilizer used to relieve anxiety and reduce tension and irritability
(synonym) minor tranquilizer, minor tranquillizer, minor tranquilliser, antianxiety drug, anxiolytic drug
(hypernym) tranquilizer, tranquillizer, tranquilliser, antianxiety agent, ataractic drug, ataractic agent, ataractic
(hyponym) benzodiazepine
Adjective
1. anxiety relieving
(pertainym) anxiety, anxiousness
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anxiolytic
A drug used in the treatment of anxiety and muscle spasms.
A Service of the National Cancer Institute.
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anxiolytic
Serving to reduce tension or stress
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