diazepam

(dī azə pam′)

noun

a tranquilizer, CHClNO, that relaxes muscles and prevents or inhibits convulsions

See diazepam in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
A tranquilizer, C16H13ClN2O, used in the treatment of anxiety and tension and as a sedative, muscle relaxant, and anticonvulsant.

Origin:

Origin: diaz(o)

Origin: + ep(oxide)

Origin: + am(monia)

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