Anticonvulsant
noun
A medication that is used to control seizures and reduce their frequency in people with epilepsy.
Doctors prescribed an anticonvulsant to help manage her epilepsy.
Usage tips
Formal
anticonvulsant medication,anticonvulsant therapy,anticonvulsant drugs
noun
A medication that is used to control seizures and reduce their frequency in people with epilepsy.
Doctors prescribed an anticonvulsant to help manage her epilepsy.
Usage tips
Formal
anticonvulsant medication,anticonvulsant therapy,anticonvulsant drugs
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Context
Use 'anticonvulsant' when discussing treatments for epilepsy.
The doctor recommended an anticonvulsant for her condition.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal Alternatives
In more formal writing, refer to 'antiseizure medication' instead.
The journal article described the benefits of antiseizure medications.
Pro Tip 3/3Precise Usage
Ensure the context is clear; 'anticonvulsant' specifically refers to seizure reduction.
The patient needs an anticonvulsant to manage her episodes.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Context
Use 'anticonvulsant' when discussing treatments for epilepsy.
The doctor recommended an anticonvulsant for her condition.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal Alternatives
In more formal writing, refer to 'antiseizure medication' instead.
The journal article described the benefits of antiseizure medications.
Pro Tip 3/3Precise Usage
Ensure the context is clear; 'anticonvulsant' specifically refers to seizure reduction.
The patient needs an anticonvulsant to manage her episodes.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Context
Use 'anticonvulsant' when discussing treatments for epilepsy.
The doctor recommended an anticonvulsant for her condition.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal Alternatives
In more formal writing, refer to 'antiseizure medication' instead.
The journal article described the benefits of antiseizure medications.
Pro Tip 3/3Precise Usage
Ensure the context is clear; 'anticonvulsant' specifically refers to seizure reduction.
The patient needs an anticonvulsant to manage her episodes.
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