spasmolytic

spasmolytic
1. Relating to spasmolysis. 2. Denoting a chemical agent that relieves smooth muscle spasms.

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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-k(ə-)lē adv
spasmolytic n a spasmolytic agent

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n.
a drug that relieves spasm of smooth muscle. See also antispasmodic.

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spas·mo·lyt·ic (spaz″mo-litґik) antispasmodic.

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