antispasmodic
Britishadjective
noun
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In addition to morphine, these include thebaine, a precursor to the pain relievers oxycodone and hydrocondone, as well as commonly used antispasmodic compounds, antibiotics, and anticancer agents.
From Science Magazine • May 18, 2015
Dr. B., being the patient's physician, had the casting vote, and prepared the antispasmodic potion which Dr. Lucca and he had agreed upon; it was a strong infusion of valerian and ether, &c.
From Life of Lord Byron, Vol. 6 With His Letters and Journals by Moore, Thomas
The properties of camomile are antispasmodic, carminative, and tonic—just what is wanted.
From The American Reformed Cattle Doctor by Dadd, George
The seeds of this plant, when bruised and given it any bland fluid, act as a diuretic and antispasmodic.
From The American Reformed Cattle Doctor by Dadd, George
The infusion, given internally, causes sweating, excites the circulation, is diuretic, tonic, stomachic, and useful as well as an antispasmodic in nervous troubles.
From The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines by Thomas, Jerome Beers
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