Benzodiazepine Definition

bĕnzō-dī-ăzə-pēn, -pĭn
benzodiazepines
noun
Any of a class of synthetic, potentially addictive, tranquilizers and sleeping pills, including Valium, Librium, and Dalmane.
Webster's New World
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.
American Heritage Medicine

(pharmacology) Any of a class of psychoactive drugs, structured upon diazepine, used in the treatment of anxiety, insomnia and other related disorders.

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Other Word Forms of Benzodiazepine

Noun

Singular:
benzodiazepine
Plural:
benzodiazepines

Origin of Benzodiazepine

  • benzo– diazepine seven-member ring containing two nitrogens (di–) (az(o)–) ((h)ep(ta)–) (–ine)

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From benzo- +‎ diazepine.

    From Wiktionary

Benzodiazepine Sentence Examples

  • These effects have been demonstrated with benzodiazepines administered to normal subjects and anxious patients and in long-term benzodiazepines administered to normal subjects and anxious patients and in long-term benzodiazepine users.

  • It is unlikely that patients with a history of benzodiazepine dependence will respond normally to these drugs ' .

  • The drug is a "benzodiazepine", also known as a tranquilizer.

  • The medication falls in the benzodiazepine class of drugs, which means it acts as a tranquilizer in the body and produces sedentary and relaxing feelings.

  • The herb does not cause sleepiness upon waking, and can be helpful for anyone attempting to wean off benzodiazepine medications.

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