Antispasmodic Definition

ăntē-spăz-mŏdĭk, ăntī-
adjective
Relieving or preventing spasms, esp. of smooth muscle.
Webster's New World
Relieving or preventing spasms, especially of smooth muscle.
American Heritage Medicine

(medicine) Referring to something that suppresses spasms, generally a drug.

Wiktionary
noun
An antispasmodic drug.
Webster's New World
An antispasmodic agent.
American Heritage Medicine

(pharmacology) A drug that suppresses spasms.

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Other Word Forms of Antispasmodic

Noun

Singular:
antispasmodic
Plural:
antispasmodics

Antispasmodic Sentence Examples

  • A Spiritus Nucis Juglandis is given as an antispasmodic. It doubtless owes its properties to the alcohol which it contains.

  • Many people take an antispasmodic medicine for a week or so at a time to control pain when bouts of pain flare-up.

  • Antispasmodic medications can slow bowel contractions and decrease diarrhea.

  • Passionflower affects the nervous system, helping to ease tension within the body and having an antispasmodic effect on smooth muscles.

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