anxiolytic

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˌæŋksiəˈlɪtɪk/

Adjective

anxiolytic

1. (pharmacology) That reduces anxiety; tranquilizing

Antonyms

• (reducing anxiety) anxiogenic

Translations

• Portuguese: ansiolítico, calmante

Noun

anxiolytic (plural anxiolytics)

1. (pharmaceutical drug) A drug prescribed for the treatment of symptoms of anxiety.

Antonyms

• (anxiety-treating drug) anxiogenic

Translations

• German: Anxiolytikum
• Italian: ansiolitico
• Portuguese: ansiolítico
• Spanish: ansiolítico

Related terms

• anxiolysis

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