anxiolytic
noun or adjective
Pronunciation: /ˌæŋk.si.əˈlɪt.ɪk/
Definition
A medication or substance that reduces feelings of anxiety and tension.
Examples
Many modern anxiolytics are designed to minimize the sedative side effects common in older drugs.
The psychiatrist carefully monitored the dosage of the anxiolytic to ensure it remained effective without causing dependency.
While herbal supplements are sometimes marketed as anxiolytics, their clinical efficacy remains a subject of ongoing medical research.
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