Benzodiazepine (Noun)

Meaning

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

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Hypernyms

• Antianxiety Drug
• Anxiolytic
• Anxiolytic Drug
• Minor Tranquillizer
• Minor Tranquilliser

Hyponyms

• ProSom
• Versed
• Librium
• Libritabs
• Ativan
• Restoril
• Halcion
• Xanax
• Valium