antispasmodic
Definition
- Noun:
- A drug used to relieve or prevent spasms: An antispasmodic is a type of medication specifically designed to reduce or stop involuntary muscle contractions, particularly those of the smooth muscles found in internal organs like the intestines, bladder, and bronchi.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The doctor prescribed an antispasmodic to ease her stomach cramps.
- Antispasmodics are often used to treat symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.
Advanced Usage
- As a modifier: The term can function attributively to describe other nouns.
- The patient experienced relief after taking the antispasmodic medication.
Variants and Related Words
- Antispasmodic agent: A more formal term for the same type of drug.
- Spasmolytic: A direct synonym, often used in medical contexts.
- Spasmolytics work by relaxing smooth muscle tissue.
Synonyms
- Spasmolytic: A drug that relieves spasms.
- Antispastic: A less common term with a similar meaning, often referring to drugs for skeletal muscle spasms.
Related Terms (Not Phrasal Verbs)
- Spasm: A sudden, involuntary muscular contraction.
- Smooth muscle: The type of involuntary muscle found in the walls of internal organs, which is the primary target of antispasmodics.
Noun
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a drug used to relieve or prevent spasms (especially of the smooth muscles)
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