anticonvulsant

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An agent that prevents, stops, or lessens convulsions.
adj
  1. Acting as an anticonvulsant.

Pronunciation

/ˌæn.tɪ.kənˈvʌl.sənt/ /ˌæn.ti.kənˈvʌl.sənt/ /ˌæn.taɪ.kənˈvʌl.sənt/

Word forms

anticonvulsant anticonvulsants

Etymology

From anti- + convulsant.

Synonyms

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