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benzodiazepine

[ ben-zoh-dahy-az-uh-peen, -ey-zuh- ]

noun

Pharmacology.
  1. any of a family of minor tranquilizers that act against anxiety and convulsions and produce sedation and muscle relaxation.


benzodiazepine

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noun

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

Origin of benzodiazepine1

First recorded in 1965–70; benz- + diazep(am) + -ine 2
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of benzodiazepine1

C20: from benzo- + di- 1+ aza- + ep- + -ine ²
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Other Schedule IV drugs include the opioid tramadol and a group of depressants known as benzodiazepines.

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