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ben⋅zo⋅di⋅az⋅e⋅pine

[ben-zoh-dahy-az-uh-peen, -ey-zuh-]
–noun Pharmacology.
any of a family of minor tranquilizers that act against anxiety and convulsions and produce sedation and muscle relaxation.

Origin:
1965–70; benz- + diazep(am) + -ine 2
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ben·zo·di·az·e·pine   (běn'zō-dī-āz'ə-pēn', -pĭn)   
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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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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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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