antispasmodic

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a drug used to relieve or prevent spasms (especially of the smooth muscles)

Etymology

From anti- + spasmodic.

Synonyms

spasmolytic, antispasmodic agent

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
medicine
Narrower (hyponyms)
atropine

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