diazepam

American  

[dahy-az-uh-pam] / daɪˈæz əˌpæm /

noun

Pharmacology.

1. a benzodiazepine, C 16 H 13 ClN 2 O, used for alleviation of anxiety and tension, as a hypnotic, a muscle relaxant, and an anticonvulsant, and in alcohol withdrawal.

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diazepam British  

/ daɪˈæzəˌpæm /

noun

1. a chemical compound used as a minor tranquillizer and muscle relaxant and to treat acute epilepsy. Formula: C 16 H 13 ClN 2 O

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diazepam Scientific  

/ dī-ăz′ə-păm′ /

1. A drug, C ₁₆ H ₁₃ ClN ₂ O, used in the treatment of anxiety and as a sedative, muscle relaxant, and anticonvulsant.

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Etymology

Origin of diazepam

First recorded in 1960–65; (benzo)diazep(ine) + -am (of uncertain origin)

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