Definition of antispasmodic
: capable of preventing or relieving spasms or convulsions
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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.
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First Known Use of antispasmodic
1742
Medical Dictionary
medical Definition of antispasmodic
: an antispasmodic agent
medical Definition of antispasmodic
: capable of preventing or relieving spasms or convulsions
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