anticonvulsant

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English

Etymology

From anti- +‎ convulsant.

Noun

anticonvulsant (plural anticonvulsants)

  1. (pharmacology) An agent that prevents, stops, or lessens convulsions.

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Adjective

anticonvulsant (not comparable)

  1. (pharmacology) Acting as an anticonvulsant.

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