ANXIOLYTIC | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Anxiolytic

Speech Type: Adjective

Etymology:

1960s: from anxiety+ -lytic

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˌaŋ(k)sɪəˈlɪtɪk
Dialects: British English
Definition:

(chiefly of a drug) used to reduce anxiety.

Short Definition:

(chiefly of drug) used to reduce anxiety

Word: Anxiolytic

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˌaŋ(k)sɪəˈlɪtɪk
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a drug used to relieve anxiety.

Short Definition:

drug used to relieve anxiety

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