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convulsant

[kuh n-vuhl-suh nt]
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adjective

causing convulsions; convulsive.

noun

a convulsant agent.

Origin of convulsant

First recorded in 1870–75; convulse + -ant
Related formsan·ti·con·vul·sant, adjective, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for anticonvulsant

anticonvulsant

noun

any of a class of drugs used to prevent or abolish convulsions

adjective

of or relating to this class of drugs

convulsant

adjective

producing convulsions

noun

a drug that produces convulsions

Word Origin for convulsant

C19: from French, from convulser to convulse
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Medicine definitions for anticonvulsant

anticonvulsant

[ăn′tē-kən-vŭl′sənt, ăn′tī-]

n.

A drug that prevents or relieves convulsions.
Related formsan′ti•con•vul′sive (-sĭv) adj.

convulsant

[kən-vŭl′sənt]

adj.

Causing or producing convulsions.

n.

An agent, such as a drug, that causes convulsions.
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Science definitions for anticonvulsant

anticonvulsant

[ăn′tē-kən-vŭl′sənt, ăn′tī-]

A drug that prevents or treats seizures.
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