spasmolysis

spasmolysis
The arrest of a spasm or convulsion. [spasmo- + G. lysis, dissolution]

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spas·mol·y·sis spaz-'mäl-ə-səs n, pl -y·ses -.sēz the relaxation of spasm

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spas·mol·y·sis (spaz-molґĭ-sis) the elimination or checking of spasm.

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  • spasmolysis — noun the relaxation or relief of muscle spasms • Hypernyms: ↑easing, ↑easement, ↑alleviation, ↑relief * * * /spaz mol euh sis/, n. Med. the relaxation or relief of muscle spasm. [SPASM + O + LYSIS] …   Useful english dictionary

  • spasmolytic — /spaz meuh lit ik/, Med. adj. 1. of or noting spasmolysis. n. 2. a spasmolytic substance; antispasmodic. Also, spasmolysant /spaz mol euh zeuhnt/. [1930 35; SPASM + O + LYTIC] * * * …   Universalium

  • spasmolytic — 1. Relating to spasmolysis. 2. Denoting a chemical agent that relieves smooth muscle spasms. * * * spas·mo·lyt·ic .spaz mə lit ik adj tending or having the power to relieve spasms or convulsions <spasmolytic drugs> spas·mo·lyt·i·cal·ly i… …   Medical dictionary

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  • alleviation — noun 1. the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced as he heard the news he was suddenly flooded with relief • Syn: ↑relief, ↑assuagement • Derivationally related forms: ↑assuage (for: ↑assuagement), ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

  • easing — noun 1. a change for the better • Syn: ↑moderation, ↑relief • Derivationally related forms: ↑ease • Hypernyms: ↑change, ↑alteration, ↑modification …   Useful english dictionary

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