Meaning of the word anxiolytic in English

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anxiolytic

US /ˌæŋ.zi.əˈlɪt̬.ɪk/
UK /ˌæŋ.zi.əˈlɪt.ɪk/

Adjective

used to describe a drug or other substance that reduces anxiety

Example:
The doctor prescribed an anxiolytic medication to help with her panic attacks.
Many herbal remedies have anxiolytic properties.

Noun

an anxiolytic drug or substance

Example:
She was prescribed an anxiolytic to help her sleep.
The new anxiolytic showed promising results in clinical trials.