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Antispasmodic

A drug that suppresses spasms.

📖 Definitions of "Antispasmodic"

noun

adjective

1
(pharmaceutical effect) Referring to something that suppresses spasms, generally a drug.

2 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
spasmolyticnoun	(medicine) antispastic, antispasmodic
antispasmodic agentnoun	a drug used to relieve or prevent spasms (especially of the smooth muscles)

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
spasmolytic	(medicine) antispastic, antispasmodic
antispasmodic agentnoun	a drug used to relieve or prevent spasms (especially of the smooth muscles)
expectorant	(medicine) Causing or assisting the expulsion of phlegm.
antispasmaticnoun	(pharmacology) A drug that suppresses spasms.
antispastic	(pharmacology) That prevents or diminishes spasms; antispasmodic.
antispasticitynoun	(pharmacology) That prevents or diminishes spasms.
antispasmolytic	(pharmacology) antispastic, antispasmodic
antiparalyticnoun	(medicine) Acting against paralysis.
antiperistaltic	(physiology) Of or relating to antiperistalsis.
spasmolithic	Misspelling of spasmolytic. [(medicine) antispastic, antispasmodic]
antiplasmodicnoun	Such a drug / medication
sporicidal	(medicine) Relating to a sporicide or having the activity of a sporicide.
antibronchospastic	(medicine) Preventing bronchospasm.
anticonvulsive	(pharmacology) Acting against or serving to prevent convulsions.
antiplasmodial	(pharmacology) That counters parasites of the genus Plasmodium
antitussivenoun	(pharmacology) A cough suppressant or a drug that inhibits coughing.
sympatholytic	(medicine) That opposes the stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system.
stimulantnoun	Something that promotes activity, interest, or enthusiasm.
antipsychotic	(pharmacology) Preventing or counteracting psychosis.
antinflammatory	Misspelling of anti-inflammatory. [(pharmacology) Preventing or counteracting inflammation.]