 antianxiety_agent |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (medicine,pharmacology) drug that reduces nervous tension and gives peace of mind without producing sleep | |
| Synonyms: | tranquilizer ataractic_drug ataraxic_drug ataractic_agent ataraxic tranquilliser tranquillizer ataractic | |
| Related terms: | tranquilizer psychotropic_agent sedative-hypnotic anxiolytic antipsychotic calm sedate | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (medicine,pharmacology) a drug used to reduce stress or tension without reducing mental clarity | |
| Synonyms: | tranquilizer tranquillizer | |
| Related terms: | psychotropic_agent sedative-hypnotic ataractic chlorpromazine antianxiety_drug meprobamate hydroxyzine_hydrochloride antipsychotic oxazepam thioridazine benzodiazepine | |
| Similar spelling: |
antianxiety_drug |
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