/duy az"euh pam'/ , n. Pharm.
a benzodiazepine, C 16 H 13 ClN 2 O, used for alleviation of anxiety and tension, as a hypnotic, a muscle relaxant, and an anticonvulsant, and in alcohol withdrawal.
[ appar. (BENZO)DIAZEP(INE) + -am, of unexplained orig. ]