anxiolytic
an·xi·o·lyt·ic
noun \ˌaŋ-zē-ō-ˈli-tik, ˌaŋ(k)-sē-\Definition of ANXIOLYTIC
: a drug that relieves anxiety
— anxiolytic adjective
Origin of ANXIOLYTIC
anxiety + -o- + -lytic
First Known Use: 1965
Learn More About ANXIOLYTIC
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: anxious
Previous Word in the Dictionary: anxiety attack
All Words Near: anxiolytic
Previous Word in the Dictionary: anxiety attack
All Words Near: anxiolytic
Seen & Heard 
What made you want to look up anxiolytic? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
