English word antianxiety comes from English anti-, English anxiety
Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
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anti- | English (eng) | (immunology) That reacts with immunoglobins found in the specified animal.. Against, hostile to.. Contrasting with the norm.. Counteracting, neutralizing.. Opposite of, reverse.. Physically opposite: applied to mountain ranges.. Related to antiparticles. |
anxiety | English (eng) | (pathology) A state of restlessness and agitation, often accompanied by a distressing sense of oppression or tightness in the stomach.. An uneasy or distressing desire (for something).. An unpleasant state of mental uneasiness, nervousness, apprehension and obsession or concern about some uncertain event. |
antianxiety | English (eng) | (psychology, pharmacology) Acting to combat or reduce anxiety. (pharmacology) A medication that combats or reduces anxiety. |