Antianxiety Agent (Noun)
Meaning
A drug used to reduce stress or tension without reducing mental clarity.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed an antianxiety agent to help the patient manage her stress levels without impairing her cognitive function.
- Researchers have been working to develop a new antianxiety agent that can be used to treat anxiety disorders without causing drowsiness.
- The antianxiety agent was designed to promote relaxation and reduce feelings of anxiety without affecting the user's mental clarity.
- The patient was relieved to find that the antianxiety agent her doctor prescribed did not make her feel groggy or disoriented.
- The development of a non-addictive antianxiety agent has been a major goal for many pharmaceutical companies in recent years.