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benzodiazepine

ben·zo·di·az·e·pine

benzodiazepine

 
pronunciation:
ben zo daI ae z pin
part of speech: noun
definition: any of a class of drugs containing a benzene ring that acts as a sedative and muscle relaxant.
The benzodiazepine Valium is used to treat anxiety.