benzodiazepines
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zoʊ noun Pharmacology.
any of a family of minor tranquilizers that act against anxiety and convulsions and produce sedation and muscle relaxation.
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benzodiazepine (ˌbɛnzəʊdaɪˈeɪzəˌpiːn) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
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| any of a group of chemical compounds that are used as minor tranquillizers, such as diazepam (Valium) and chlordiazepoxide (Librium) | |
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Benzodiazepines
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Word Origin & History
benzodiazepine
1934, from benzo- + di + azo- + epine, a suffix denoting a seven-membered ring, from (h)ep(ta) (see seven).
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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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