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antispasmodic

noun, adjective

/ˌæntiˌspæzˈmɒdɪk/

Meaning

A drug or agent that relieves or prevents muscle spasms.

The doctor prescribed an antispasmodic to ease the pain.

muscle relaxant, sedative, pain reliever, spasm reducer

stimulant, convulsant

antispasmodic drug, antispasmodic effect, antispasmodic treatment, take antispasmodic

a period of sixty seconds; extremely small or detailed

the head of government in some countries; first in importance or rank

A small pie with a sweet or savory filling; or having a sharp, sour taste.

a simplified or symbolic representation of a system or plan

a liquid that dissolves other substances; also means able to pay debts

a choice between two or more possibilities; something that can be chosen instead of something else