benzodiazepine
noun
ben·zo·di·az·e·pine
ˌben-zō-dī-ˈa-zə-ˌpēn 
: any of a group of aromatic lipophilic amines (such as diazepam and chlordiazepoxide) used especially as tranquilizers
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Nearly 20 percent of people who take benzodiazepines misuse them, according to a 2019 study.
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Valeriya Safronova, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
Many women are not fully educated on the risks of dependence before starting benzodiazepines.
—Ximena Araya-Fischel, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Isopropanol, or rubbing alcohol and non-pharmaceutical benzodiazepine, also known as benzos, were found her in system but were below lethal levels, the report said.
—Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 3 Mar. 2025
The drug, which is in a class of medications called benzodiazepines, works by slowing activity in the brain to allow for relaxation, according to MedlinePlus.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Valeriya Safronova, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
Many women are not fully educated on the risks of dependence before starting benzodiazepines.
—Ximena Araya-Fischel, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Isopropanol, or rubbing alcohol and non-pharmaceutical benzodiazepine, also known as benzos, were found her in system but were below lethal levels, the report said.
—Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 3 Mar. 2025
The drug, which is in a class of medications called benzodiazepines, works by slowing activity in the brain to allow for relaxation, according to MedlinePlus.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for benzodiazepine
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benzodiazepine
noun
ben·zo·di·az·e·pine
ˌben-zō-dī-ˈaz-ə-ˌpēn
: any of a group of aromatic lipophilic amines (as diazepam and chlordiazepoxide) used especially as tranquilizers
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