antispasmodic
1
7.5
A medicine that reduces or stops sudden, painful muscle tightness, for example in the stomach
- noun
- /ˌæntiˈspæzmɒdɪk/
- Specialized
:
antiespasmódico
Examples
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Copays for the antispasmodic that eases what's left.
Blog text (29) -
The doctor prescribed an antispasmodic to help relieve the patient's muscle spasms.
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When experiencing stomach cramps, many people turn to an antispasmodic for relief.
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An antispasmodic can effectively reduce the discomfort caused by intestinal spasms.
Synonyms
5.8
A medicine that reduces sudden muscle spasms in the stomach or intestines
uses a broader term that includes non drug substances as well
9.9
A medicine that eases sudden muscle spasms, often in the stomach
uses a broader phrase covering drugs and other substances for smooth muscles
Compounds
antispasmodic agent
- Specialized
5.8
A medicine that reduces sudden muscle spasms in the stomach or intestines
How Strong
antispasmodic
1
7.5
- Specialized
1
7.5
muscle relaxant
5
3.7
- Specialized
5
3.7
Surface Forms
antispasmodic singular
antispasmodics plural
Morphology
Etymology
Antispasmodic comes from anti- meaning 'against' and spasm meaning 'a sudden tight muscle or cramp'. So an antispasmodic is something that works 'against' spasms to stop or prevent them.