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Definition of Anxiolytic
1. Noun. A tranquilizer used to relieve anxiety and reduce tension and irritability.
Exact synonyms: Antianxiety Drug, Anxiolytic Drug, Minor Tranquilizer, Minor Tranquilliser, Minor Tranquillizer
Specialized synonyms: Benzodiazepine, Buspar, Buspirone, Dalmane, Flurazepam, Flurazepam Hydrochloride, Atarax, Hydroxyzine, Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride, Vistaril, Equanil, Meprin, Meprobamate, Miltown, Oxazepam, Serax, Perphenazine, Triavil
Generic synonyms: Antianxiety Agent, Ataractic, Ataractic Agent, Ataractic Drug, Tranquilizer, Tranquilliser, Tranquillizer
Specialized synonyms: Benzodiazepine, Buspar, Buspirone, Dalmane, Flurazepam, Flurazepam Hydrochloride, Atarax, Hydroxyzine, Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride, Vistaril, Equanil, Meprin, Meprobamate, Miltown, Oxazepam, Serax, Perphenazine, Triavil
Generic synonyms: Antianxiety Agent, Ataractic, Ataractic Agent, Ataractic Drug, Tranquilizer, Tranquilliser, Tranquillizer
2. Adjective. Anxiety relieving.
Partainyms: Anxiety
Definition of Anxiolytic
1. Adjective. That reduces anxiety; tranquilizing ¹
2. Noun. (medicine) A drug prescribed for the treatment of symptoms of anxiety. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Anxiolytic
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Medical Definition of Anxiolytic
1. Medication used to reduce anxiety, agitation or tension. Origin: Gr. Lysis = dissolution (16 Dec 1997)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Anxiolytic
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