Definition of benzodiazepine Benzodiazepine
/bɛˌnzowdiæˈzʌpin/ - [benzowdeeatzupeen] -
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What does benzodiazepine mean?
WordNet
NounPlural: benzodiazepines |
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| benzodiazepine - any of several similar lipophilic amines used as tranquilizers or sedatives or hypnotics or muscle relaxants; chronic use can lead to dependency | ||
| antianxiety drug, anxiolytic, anxiolytic drug, minor tranquilizer, minor tranquilliser, minor tranquillizer a tranquilizer used to relieve anxiety and reduce tension and irritability | ||
| muscle relaxant a drug that reduces muscle contractility by blocking the transmission of nerve impulses or by decreasing the excitability of the motor end plate or by other actions | ||
| alprazolam, xanax an antianxiety agent (trade name Xanax) of the benzodiazepine class | ||
| chlordiazepoxide, libritabs, librium a tranquilizer (trade names Librium and Libritabs) used in the treatment of alcoholism | ||
| diazepam, valium a tranquilizer (trade name Valium) used to relieve anxiety and relax muscles; acts by enhancing the inhibitory actions of the neurotransmitter GABA; can also be used as an anticonvulsant drug in cases of nerve agent poisoning | ||
| estazolam, prosom a frequently prescribed sleeping pill (trade name ProSom) | ||
| ativan, lorazepam tranquilizer (trade name Ativan) used to treat anxiety and tension and insomnia | ||
| midazolam, versed an injectable form of benzodiazepine (trade name Versed) useful for sedation and for reducing pain during uncomfortable medical procedures | ||
| nitrazepam a hypnotic and sedative drug of the benzodiazepine type | ||
| restoril, temazepam a frequently prescribed benzodiazepine (trade name Restoril); takes effect slowly and lasts long enough to help those people who wake up frequently during the night | ||
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Wiktionary 
- benzodiazepine (Noun)
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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benzodiazepine
Any of a class of psychoactive drugs, structured upon diazepine, used in the treatment of anxiety, insomnia and other disorders.
Part of speech
🔤- benzodiazepine, noun, singular of benzodiazepines.
