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ben·zo·di·az·e·pine    Audio Help   (běn'zō-dī-āz'ə-pēn', -pĭn)  Pronunciation Key  n.   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. [benzo- + diazep(am) + -ine2.]

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benzodiazepine

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any of several similar lipophilic amines used as tranquilizers or sedatives or hypnotics or muscle relaxants; chronic use can lead to dependency

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benzodiazepine ben·zo·di·az·e·pine (běn'zō-dī-āz'ə-pēn', -pĭn)
n.
Any of a group of psychotropic agents used as antianxiety agents, muscle relaxants, sedatives, and hypnotics.

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Main Entry: ben·zo·di·az·e·pine
Pronunciation: "ben-zO-dI-'az-&-"pEn
Function: noun
: any of a group of aromaticlipophilic amines (as diazepam and chlordiazepoxide) used especially as tranquilizers

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