antispasmodic

adjective

an·ti·spas·mod·ic | \-spaz-ˈmä-dik

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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. — Korin Miller, SELF, "Gastroenterologists Share 7 Things to Do When You Have Painful Gas," 14 Dec. 2017

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antispasmodic

noun

an·ti·spas·mod·ic | \-spaz-ˈmäd-ik

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Medical Definition of antispasmodic

(Entry 1 of 2)

: an antispasmodic agent

antispasmodic

adjective

Medical Definition of antispasmodic (Entry 2 of 2)

: capable of preventing or relieving spasms or convulsions

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