antispasmodic

adjective

an·​ti·​spas·​mod·​ic ˌan-tē-spaz-ˈmä-dik  ˌan-tī- 

: capable of preventing or relieving spasms or convulsions

antispasmodic noun

Examples of antispasmodic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Fennel Fennel bulbs and seeds contain compounds like anethole, which have antispasmodic properties that help reduce gas. — Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 15 July 2026

Long consumed post-meal, fennel contains natural antispasmodic compounds that help calm the digestive tract and reduce gas and bloating. — Tatiana Dias, Vogue, 25 June 2026

Peppermint’s compounds, menthol and menthone, have antispasmodic effects on the gastrointestinal tract. — Lindsey Desoto, Health, 9 Feb. 2026

This difference was absent from participants who were given the antispasmodic drug. — New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2024

This includes antispasmodic agents and muscle relaxers, as well as physical therapy, massage therapy, hydrotherapy. — Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 16 June 2024

Two muscle relaxers, tizanidine and diazepam, have both antispastic and antispasmodic qualities. — Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 10 June 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1679, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for antispasmodic

• aperiodic
• anodic
• helladic
• melodic
• prosodic
• rhapsodic
• spasmodic
• episodic
• periodic
• modoc
• sodic
• photoperiodic

Medical Definition

antispasmodic

1 of 2 noun

an·​ti·​spas·​mod·​ic -spaz-ˈmäd-ik 

: an antispasmodic agent

antispasmodic

2 of 2 adjective

: capable of preventing or relieving spasms or convulsions