benzodiazepine (n)

n02830852

type n
lex_filenum 06
def any of several similar lipophilic amines used as tranquilizers or sedatives or hypnotics or muscle relaxants
def chronic use can lead to dependency
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Hypernym minor tranquilizer, minor tranquillizer, minor tranquilliser, antianxiety drug, anxiolytic, anxiolytic drug; muscle relaxant
Hyponym alprazolam, Xanax; chlordiazepoxide, Librium, Libritabs; diazepam, Valium; estazolam, ProSom; lorazepam, Ativan; midazolam, Versed; nitrazepam; temazepam, Restoril; triazolam, Halcion
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Hypernym alprazolam, Xanax; chlordiazepoxide, Librium, Libritabs; diazepam, Valium; estazolam, ProSom; lorazepam, Ativan; midazolam, Versed; nitrazepam; temazepam, Restoril; triazolam, Halcion
Hyponym minor tranquilizer, minor tranquillizer, minor tranquilliser, antianxiety drug, anxiolytic, anxiolytic drug; muscle relaxant

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