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Anxiolytic

//ˌeɪŋziəˈlɪtɪk// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    That reduces anxiety; tranquilizing
Adjective
  1. 1
    anxiety relieving wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    A drug prescribed for the treatment of symptoms of anxiety.
  2. 2
    a tranquilizer used to relieve anxiety and reduce tension and irritability wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

From anxio- + -lytic.

Etymology 2

From anxio- + -lytic.

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