buspirone

Definitions of buspirone
  1. noun
    a drug (trade name BuSpar) designed specifically for anxiety
    synonyms: BuSpar
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    type of:
    antianxiety drug, anxiolytic, anxiolytic drug, minor tranquilizer, minor tranquilliser, minor tranquillizer
    a tranquilizer used to relieve anxiety and reduce tension and irritability
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