spasmogen

noun

spasmogen

noun

Etymology From spasm + -o- + -gen.

1

Medicine, Pharmacology, Sciences A substance which induces spasms.

  • When tested on rats, the compound was found to be a spasmogen.
Derived terms
spasmogenic
Related terms
spasmolytic

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