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antianxiety

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antianxiety /an·ti·an·xi·e·ty/ (-ang-zi´e-te) anxiolytic; reducing anxiety.
an·ti·anx·i·e·ty (nt-ng-z-t, nt-)
adj.
Preventing or reducing anxiety.

antianxiety,
n See anxiolytic.

antianxiety
dispelling anxiety. The term antianxiety agent (called also an anxiolytic or minor tranquilizer) refers to a mild sedative, such as diazepam (Valium).

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