antiepileptic
A drug which acts to prevent epileptic seizuresA drug which acts to prevent epileptic seizures
» I take Lamotrigin. It's an antiepileptic drug. Of course, it effects like an antidepressant.
Ich nehme Lamotrigin. Es ist ein Antiepileptikum. Natürlich kann es auch antidepressiv wirken. — TanukiKun
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1 sentencesI take Lamotrigin. It's an antiepileptic drug. Of course, it effects like an antidepressant.
deIch nehme Lamotrigin. Es ist ein Antiepileptikum. Natürlich kann es auch antidepressiv wirken. — TanukiKun
Meaning
1 sensesA drug which acts to prevent epileptic seizures
He was prescribed a course of antiepileptics.
a drug used to treat or prevent convulsions (as in epilepsy)
Origin
From anti- + epileptic.From anti- + epileptic.
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Forms
plural: antiepileptics| Singular | antiepileptic |
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Synonyms
3 synonyms- a drug used to treat or prevent convulsions (as in epilepsy):anticonvulsantanticonvulsant drugantiepileptic drug
Word family
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