anxiolytic

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. That reduces anxiety; tranquilizing.
noun
  1. A drug prescribed for the treatment of symptoms of anxiety.

Pronunciation

/ˌeɪŋziəˈlɪtɪk/ /ˌæŋksiəˈlɪtɪk/ En_US_anxiolytic.wav

Word forms

anxiolytic more anxiolytic most anxiolytic anxiolytics

Etymology

From anxio- + -lytic.

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