Anticonvulsant
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noun.
A drug that prevents or relieves convulsions.
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noun.
An agent that
prevents
, stops, or
lessens
convulsions
.
adjective.
Acting as an anticonvulsant.
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noun.
a drug used to treat or prevent convulsions (as in epilepsy)
Word Usage
"The bag contained Keppra, an anticonvulsant that sometimes alleviates headaches."