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tranquilizer

Pronunciation:  'trangkwu`lIzur

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 Definition: [n]  a drug used to reduce stress or tension without reducing mental clarity
 
 Synonyms: antianxiety agent, ataractic, ataractic agent, ataractic drug, tranquilliser, tranquillizer
 
 See Also: antianxiety drug, antipsychotic, antipsychotic agent, antipsychotic drug, anxiolytic, anxiolytic drug, major tranquilizer, major tranquilliser, major tranquillizer, minor tranquilizer, minor tranquilliser, minor tranquillizer, neuroleptic, neuroleptic agent, neuroleptic drug, psychotropic agent, sedative-hypnotic, sedative-hypnotic drug

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Tran"quil*i`zer\, Tranquillizer \Tran"quil*li`zer\
 
Medical Dictionary
 
 Definition: Medication used to reduce tension and anxiety.
 

 

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