antispastic

/ænˈtɪspæstɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or designed to prevent or alleviate muscle spasms or stiffness, especially in the muscles of the abdomen or intestines

“She took an antispastic medication to alleviate her abdominal cramps.”

2. noun

a substance or medicine that prevents or relieves muscle spasms or stiffness

“The doctor prescribed an antispastic to help with her muscle cramps.”

Synonyms

  • muscle relaxant
  • spasmolytic

Antonyms

  • spasmogenic