antianxiety

[ an-tee-ang-zahy-i-tee, an-tahy- ]
/ ˌæn ti æŋˈzaɪ ɪ ti, ˌæn taɪ- /

adjective

tending to prevent or relieve anxiety.

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Origin of antianxiety

First recorded in 1960–65; anti- + anxiety

Words nearby antianxiety

antianaphylaxis, antiandrogen, antianemic, antiangiogenic, antiantibody, antianxiety, antianxiety agent, antianxiety drug, antiar, antiarrhythmic, antiart
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Medical definitions for antianxiety

antianxiety
[ ăn′tē-ăng-zī′ĭ-tē, ăn′tī- ]

adj.

Preventing or reducing anxiety.
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