benzodiazepine

(ben′zō dī azə pēn′)

noun

any of a class of synthetic, potentially addictive, tranquilizers and sleeping pills, including Valium, Librium, and Dalmane

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noun
Any of a group of chemical compounds with a common molecular structure and similar pharmacological effects, used as antianxiety agents, muscle relaxants, sedatives, hypnotics, and sometimes as anticonvulsants.

Origin:

Origin: benzo-

Origin: + diazep(am)

Origin: + -ine2

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