benzodiazepine
[ ben-zoh-dahy-az-uh-peen, -ey-zuh- ]
/ ˌbɛn zoʊ daɪˈæz əˌpin, -ˈeɪ zə- /
noun Pharmacology.
any of a family of minor tranquilizers that act against anxiety and convulsions and produce sedation and muscle relaxation.
Origin of benzodiazepine
Words nearby benzodiazepine
benzimidazole,
benzine,
benzo-,
benzoate,
benzocaine,
benzodiazepine,
benzofuran,
benzoglyoxaline,
benzoic,
benzoic acid,
benzoin
British Dictionary definitions for benzodiazepine
benzodiazepine
/ (ˌbɛnzəʊdaɪˈeɪzəˌpiːn) /
noun
any of a group of chemical compounds that are used as minor tranquillizers, such as diazepam (Valium) and chlordiazepoxide (Librium)
Word Origin for benzodiazepine
C20: from
benzo- +
di-
1 +
aza- +
ep- +
-ine ²
Medical definitions for benzodiazepine
benzodiazepine
[ bĕn′zō-dī-ăz′ə-pēn′, -pĭn ]
n.
Any of a group of psychotropic agents used as antianxiety agents, muscle relaxants, sedatives, and hypnotics.