benzodiazepine 1
noundomain: artefact
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
any of several similar lipophilic amines used as tranquilizers or sedatives or hypnotics or muscle relaxants; chronic use can lead to dependency
Hypernym
a tranquilizer used to relieve anxiety and reduce tension and irritability
a drug that reduces muscle contractility by blocking the transmission of nerve impulses or by decreasing the excitability of the motor end plate or by other actions
EnglishHyponym
alprazolam 1
noun
an antianxiety agent (trade name Xanax) of the benzodiazepine class
a tranquilizer (trade names Librium and Libritabs) used in the treatment of alcoholism
diazepam 1
noun
a tranquilizer (trade name Valium) used to relieve anxiety and relax muscles; acts by enhancing the inhibitory actions of the neurotransmitter GABA; can also be used as an anticonvulsant drug in cases of nerve agent poisoning
estazolam 1
noun
a frequently prescribed sleeping pill (trade name ProSom)
lorazepam 1
noun
tranquilizer (trade name Ativan) used to treat anxiety and tension and insomnia
