ALL meanings of benzodiazepine
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B b - noun benzodiazepine any of a group of chemical compounds that are used as minor tranquillizers, such as diazepam (Valium) and chlordiazepoxide (Librium) 3
- noun benzodiazepine any of a class of synthetic, potentially addictive, tranquilizers and sleeping pills, including Valium, Librium, and Dalmane 3
- noun benzodiazepine any of a family of minor tranquilizers that act against anxiety and convulsions and produce sedation and muscle relaxation. 1
- noun benzodiazepine (pharmacology) Any of a class of psychoactive drugs, structured upon diazepine, used in the treatment of anxiety, insomnia and other related disorders. 0