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Anxiolytic

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anxiolytic /anx·io·lyt·ic/ (ang?ze-o-lit´ik)
2. an antianxiety agent.

anx·i·o·lyt·ic (ngz--ltk, -s-, ngks-)
n.
A drug that relieves anxiety.

anxi·o·lytic adj.

Anxiolytic
A type of medication that helps to relieve anxiety.
Mentioned in: Anxiety

anxiolytic,
adj/n the ability of a substance to alleviate emotional anxiety and stress.

anxiolytic
a mild sedative, such as diazepam, used for relief of anxiety. Called also antianxiety agent and minor tranquilizer.

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She was started on an anxiolytic medication, and she underwent counseling for panic disorder at the recommendation of the psychiatry service.
Of the respondents, 429 people answered that they have continuously taken benzodiazepine anxiolytic for more than one month and are prescribed with it for symptoms except depression.
The darkened tube is anxiolytic, and rats rapidly habituate to brief periods of restraint.
 
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