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antispasmodic

adjective
an路​ti路​spas路​mod路​ic | \ -spaz-藞m盲-dik How to pronounce antispasmodic (audio) \

Definition of antispasmodic

: capable of preventing or relieving spasms or convulsions
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antispasmodic noun

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 Like peppermint, warmth can have an antispasmodic effect on your body and help your intestines to relax instead of contract too hard or too much, lessening that achy sensation that all too often comes along with gas, Dr. Wakim-Fleming says. — Korin Miller, SELF, "Gastroenterologists Share 7 Things to Do When You Have Painful Gas," 14 Dec. 2017

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First Known Use of antispasmodic

1742, in the meaning defined above

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antispasmodic

noun
an路​ti路​spas路​mod路​ic | \ -spaz-藞m盲d-ik How to pronounce antispasmodic (audio) \

Medical Definition of antispasmodic

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: an antispasmodic agent

antispasmodic

adjective

Medical Definition of antispasmodic (Entry 2 of 2)

: capable of preventing or relieving spasms or convulsions

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