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Anxiolytic

Meaning

A pharmacological or physiological agent that possesses the capacity to reduce anxiety and tension, promoting a state of calmness without inducing excessive sedation. These agents function by modulating neurochemical pathways within the central nervous system that are responsible for regulating mood and fear responses. In hormonal health, anxiolytics can address anxiety often associated with endocrine imbalances, such as thyroid dysfunction or perimenopausal shifts.