anxiolytic
Use Anxiolytic in a sentence
zi adjective
1.
anxiety relieving.
noun
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anxiolytic (ˌæŋksɪəʊˈlɪtɪk) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | any of a class of drugs that reduce anxiety |
| —adj | |
| 2. | of or relating to this class of drugs |
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Medical Dictionary
anxiolytic anx·i·o·lyt·ic (āng'zē-ō-lĭt'ĭk, -sē-, āngk'sē-)
n.
A drug that relieves anxiety.
anx'i·o·lyt'ic adj.
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Science Dictionary
| anxiolytic (āng'zē-ō-lĭt'ĭk) Pronunciation Key
A drug used to treat acute or chronic anxiety. |
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Example sentences
The first reason people consume booze is to relax, taking advantage of its anxiolytic properties.
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