Associations to the word «Benzodiazepine»

Wiktionary

BENZODIAZEPINE, noun. (pharmaceutical drug) Any of a class of psychoactive drugs, structured upon diazepine, used in the treatment of anxiety, insomnia and other related disorders.

Dictionary definition

BENZODIAZEPINE, noun. Any of several similar lipophilic amines used as tranquilizers or sedatives or hypnotics or muscle relaxants; chronic use can lead to dependency.

Wise words

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