benzodiazepine

[ ben-zoh-dahy-az-uh-peen, -ey-zuh- ]
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nounPharmacology.
  1. any of a family of minor tranquilizers that act against anxiety and convulsions and produce sedation and muscle relaxation.

Origin of benzodiazepine

1
First recorded in 1965–70; benz- + diazep(am) + -ine2

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benzodiazepine

/ (ˌbɛnzəʊdaɪˈeɪzəˌpiːn) /


noun
  1. any of a group of chemical compounds that are used as minor tranquillizers, such as diazepam (Valium) and chlordiazepoxide (Librium)

Origin of benzodiazepine

1
C20: from benzo- + di- 1 + aza- + ep- + -ine ²

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