Noun: benzodiazepine ,ben-zow-dI'a-zu,peen
- Any of several similar lipophilic amines used as tranquilizers, sedatives, hypnotics or muscle relaxants; chronic use can lead to dependency
"The doctor prescribed a benzodiazepine to help with the patient's anxiety"
Derived forms: benzodiazepines
Type of: antianxiety drug, anxiolytic, anxiolytic drug, minor tranquilizer, minor tranquilliser [Brit], minor tranquillizer, muscle relaxant
Encyclopedia: Benzodiazepine