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Definition of Antianxiety agent
1. Noun. A drug used to reduce stress or tension without reducing mental clarity.
Exact synonyms: Ataractic, Ataractic Agent, Ataractic Drug, Tranquilizer, Tranquilliser, Tranquillizer
Specialized synonyms: Antipsychotic, Antipsychotic Agent, Antipsychotic Drug, Major Tranquilizer, Major Tranquilliser, Major Tranquillizer, Neuroleptic, Neuroleptic Agent, Neuroleptic Drug, Antianxiety Drug, Anxiolytic, Anxiolytic Drug, Minor Tranquilizer, Minor Tranquilliser, Minor Tranquillizer
Generic synonyms: Psychotropic Agent, Sedative-hypnotic, Sedative-hypnotic Drug
Derivative terms: Ataractic, Tranquilize, Tranquilize, Tranquillise, Tranquillize
Specialized synonyms: Antipsychotic, Antipsychotic Agent, Antipsychotic Drug, Major Tranquilizer, Major Tranquilliser, Major Tranquillizer, Neuroleptic, Neuroleptic Agent, Neuroleptic Drug, Antianxiety Drug, Anxiolytic, Anxiolytic Drug, Minor Tranquilizer, Minor Tranquilliser, Minor Tranquillizer
Generic synonyms: Psychotropic Agent, Sedative-hypnotic, Sedative-hypnotic Drug
Derivative terms: Ataractic, Tranquilize, Tranquilize, Tranquillise, Tranquillize
Medical Definition of Antianxiety agent
1. A functional category of drugs useful in the treatment of anxiety and able to reduce anxiety at doses which do not cause excessive sedation (e.g., diazepam). Synonym: anxiolytic, minor tranquilliser. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Antianxiety Agent
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