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/ˌæn.tɪ.kənˈvʌl.sənt/ · noun
(pharmacology) An agent that prevents, stops, or lessens convulsions..
Use anticonvulsant when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Anticonvulsant means (pharmacology) An agent that prevents, stops, or lessens convulsions..
Common synonyms include anticonvulsant, antiepileptic, anticonvulsant drug, antiepileptic drug.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use anticonvulsant where its definition matches the intended context.
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