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Anxiety Disorder Glossary

Written by - Dr. Trupti Shirole, BAMS, CGO

Medically Reviewed by - The Medindia Medical Review Team

Last Updated on Sep 24, 2014

Anxiety Disorder Glossary

Anxiolytics: A drug that relieves anxiety.

Fatigability: Feeling weak.

Published on Sep 24, 2014
Last Updated on Sep 24, 2014

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