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antispasmodic

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an·ti·spas·mod·ic  (nt-spz-mdk, nt-)
adj.
Relieving or preventing spasms, especially of smooth muscle.
n.
An antispasmodic agent. Also called spasmolytic.
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Noun1.antispasmodic - a drug used to relieve or prevent spasms (especially of the smooth muscles)
antispasmodic agent, spasmolytic
atropine - a poisonous crystalline alkaloid extracted from the nightshade family; used as an antispasmodic and to dilate the eye pupil; also administered in large amounts as an antidote for organophosphate nerve agents or organophosphate insecticides
medicament, medication, medicinal drug, medicine - (medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease
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