BENZODIAZEPINE


Meaning of BENZODIAZEPINE in English

¦benzōˌdī¦azəˌpēn, -_pə̇n noun

( -s )

Etymology: benz- + di- + az- + -epine (from h ep ta- + -ine (II))

: any of a group of aromatic lipophilic amines (as diazepam and chlordiazepoxide) used especially as tranquilizers

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