"neurostabilizer" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: neurostabilizers [plural]
Etymology: neuro- + stabilize + -er Etymology templates: {{confix|en|neuro|stabilize|er}} neuro- + stabilize + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} neurostabilizer (plural neurostabilizers)
  1. (medicine) A substance that helps to stabilize the neural or neurological function of the nervous system; especially, an antiepileptic medication. Categories (topical): Medicine

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