dilˈtīəzem noun
Etymology: probably from International Scientific Vocabulary dil ator + benzo t h iaze pin, tricyclic compound structurally similar to benzodiazepine (from benz- + thi- + az- + -epin , alteration of -epine (as in benzodiazepine — herein) + -m (as in diazepam — herein)
: a calcium channel blocker C 22 H 26 N 2 O 4 S used especially in the form of its hydrochloride as a coronary vasodilator