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.
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
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.