benzodiazepine, n.
(benzodiazepines)
(benzodiazepines)
any of several similar lipophilic amines used as tranquilizers or sedatives or hypnotics or muscle relaxants; chronic use can lead to dependency
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benzodiazepine
semantic pointers
hyponym
alprazolam, Xanax
chlordiazepoxide, Librium, Libritabs
diazepam, Valium
estazolam, ProSom
lorazepam, Ativan
midazolam, Versed
nitrazepam
temazepam, Restoril
triazolam, Halcion
hypernym