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Meaning of "benzodiazepine" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD BENZODIAZEPINE

From benzo- + di-1 + aza- + ep- + -ine².
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF BENZODIAZEPINE

benzodiazepine  [ˌbɛnzəʊdaɪˈeɪzəˌpiːn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BENZODIAZEPINE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Benzodiazepine is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BENZODIAZEPINE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

benzodiazepine

Benzodiazepine

A benzodiazepine /ˌbɛnzɵdaɪˈæzɨpiːn/ is a psychoactive drug whose core chemical structure is the fusion of a benzene ring and a diazepine ring. The first such drug, chlordiazepoxide, was discovered accidentally by Leo Sternbach in 1955, and made available in 1960 by Hoffmann–La Roche, which has also marketed the benzodiazepine diazepam since 1963. Benzodiazepines enhance the effect of the neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid at the GABAA receptor, resulting in sedative, hypnotic, anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, and muscle relaxant properties; also seen in the applied pharmacology of high doses of many shorter-acting benzodiazepines are amnesic-dissociative actions. These properties make benzodiazepines useful in treating anxiety, insomnia, agitation, seizures, muscle spasms, alcohol withdrawal and as a premedication for medical or dental procedures. Benzodiazepines are categorized as either short-, intermediate-, or long-acting. Short- and intermediate-acting benzodiazepines are preferred for the treatment of insomnia; longer-acting benzodiazepines are recommended for the treatment of anxiety.

Definition of benzodiazepine in the English dictionary

The definition of benzodiazepine in the dictionary is any of a group of chemical compounds that are used as minor tranquillizers, such as diazepam and chlordiazepoxide.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BENZODIAZEPINE


alepine
ˈælɪˌpiːn
alpeen
ˈælpiːn
atropine
ˈætrəˌpiːn
carbamazepine
ˌkɑːbəˈmæzəˌpiːn
chiltepin
ˌtʃɪlteɪˈpiːn
chopine
tʃɒˈpiːn
clozapine
ˈkləʊzəˌpiːn
fillipeen
ˌfɪləˈpiːn
hemiterpene
ˌhɛmɪˈtɜːpiːn
Lycopene
ˈlaɪkəˌpiːn
monoterpene
ˈmɒnəˌtɜːpiːn
nifedipine
naɪˈfɛdɪpiːn
peen
piːn
Philippine
ˈfɪlɪˌpiːn
polypropene
ˌpɒlɪˈprəʊpiːn
propene
ˈprəʊpiːn
sesquiterpene
ˌsɛskwɪˈtɜːpiːn
spalpeen
ˈspælpiːn
terpene
ˈtɜːpiːn
tropine
ˈtrəʊpiːn

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BENZODIAZEPINE

benzenoid
benzidine
benzil
benzimidazole
benzin
benzine
benzoapyrene
benzoate
benzoate of soda
benzocaine
benzofuran
benzoic
benzoic acid
benzoin
benzol
benzole
benzoline
benzophenone
benzoquinone
benzoyl

WORDS THAT END LIKE BENZODIAZEPINE

alpine
black pine
bristlecone pine
curvature of the spine
jack pine
lupine
opine
pine
porcupine
rapine
repine
reserpine
scaloppine
Scotch pine
Scots pine
spine
sugar pine
supine
vulpine
white pine

Synonyms and antonyms of benzodiazepine in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «benzodiazepine» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BENZODIAZEPINE

Find out the translation of benzodiazepine to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of benzodiazepine from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «benzodiazepine» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

苯二氮卓
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

benzodiazepina
570 millions of speakers

English

benzodiazepine
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बेंजोडाइजेपाइन
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

البنزوديازيبين
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

бензодиазепина
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

benzodiazepínico
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

benzodiazepine
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

benzodiazépine
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Benzodiazepine
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Benzodiazepin
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ベンゾジアゼピン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

벤조 다이아 제핀
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Benzodiazepine
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

benzodiazepine
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பென்சோடயசிபைன்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बेंझोडायझेपिन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

benzodiazepin
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

benzodiazepine
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

benzodiazepiny
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

бензодіазепіну
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

benzodiazepine
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

βενζοδιαζεπίνη
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

benzodiazepine
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

bensodiazepin
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

benzodiazepin
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of benzodiazepine

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BENZODIAZEPINE»

The term «benzodiazepine» is regularly used and occupies the 69.384 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BENZODIAZEPINE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «benzodiazepine» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «benzodiazepine» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about benzodiazepine

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BENZODIAZEPINE»

Discover the use of benzodiazepine in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to benzodiazepine and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Benzodiazepine Dependence, Toxicity, and Abuse: A Task Force ...
Benzodiazepine Dependence, Toxicity, and Abuse provides clinicians with a review of the available information on the potential hazards of benzodiazepine treatment and offers suggestions for the rational prescription of these medications.
‎1990
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GABAA Receptor Mechanisms in Benzodiazepine Physical ...
Substitution tests were conducted to investigate physical dependence and cross-tolerance.
Angela N. Duke, 2007
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The Benzodiazepine Receptor: Drug Acceptor Only Or a ...
This book, first published in 1987, summarises our knowledge of the benzodiazepine receptors for a student and professional audience.
Walter Erhard Müller, 1987
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Reducing benzodiazepine consumption: psychological ...
Spurred by reports in 1980 detailing the ineffectiveness of long-term treatment with benzodiazepines, the authors of this volume began a study to investigate the reasons behind the addiction, quickly adopting a psychological approach to ...
Margaret A. Cormack, R. Glynn Owens, Michael E. Dewey, 1989
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Stopping Anxiety Medication: Panic Control Therapy for ...
This Therapist Guide for PCT-BD is designed for mental health professional with experience in the treatment of panic disorders.
Jennifer C. Jones, David H. Barlow, Michelle G. Craske, 2004
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Benzodiazepine Receptor Ligands, Memory and Information ...
Papers Presented at an International Workshop on Benzodia- zepine Receptor Ligands, Memory, and Information Processing, Held during the 15th CINP Meeting in Puerto Rico in December 1988
Ian Hindmarch, Helmut Ott, 2011
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Benzodiazepine Dependence
This is the first detailed account available of all the controversial issues relating to the benzodiazepine tranquilizers.
Cosmo Hallström, 1993
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Peripheral benzodiazepine receptors
This volume, dedicated exclusively to pBR and their natural and synthetic ligands, puts the available data into perspective.
Eva Giesen-Crouse, 1993
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GABA and benzodiazepine receptor subtypes: molecular ...
(Conf. Villasimius Italy 6/89) GABA receptor subunits; effects of chronic benzodiazepine administration.
Giovanni Biggio, Erminio Costa, 1990
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Clinical Textbook of Addictive Disorders
guishing variable in long-term benzodiazepine use. People who are addicted to alcohol and other drugs commonly abuse benzodiazepines in high and unstable doses; anxious patients who are not addicted do not. People with active ...
Richard J. Frances, Sheldon I. Miller, Avram H. Mack, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BENZODIAZEPINE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term benzodiazepine is used in the context of the following news items.
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FDA Issues Warning About Counterfeit Benzodiazepine Sold Online
The FDA has issued a warning about the potential risk of purchasing counterfeit diazepam online. Diazepam (Valium) is a benzodiazepine ... «Psychiatry Advisor, Jul 15»
2
Man admits to Subway robbery
... addicted to heroin as he attempted to self-medicate his depression with a mix of alcohol, cocaine and the nerve medication benzodiazepine. «Huntington Herald Dispatch, Jul 15»
3
Fayette County Mother Faces Child Neglect Charge
She also said she had consumed benzodiazepine while she was on meth. Child Protective Services was contacted, and the child was allowed ... «WCHS-TV8, Jul 15»
4
Compo culture and the child abuse panic
... as benzodiazepine, has the effect of swamping stronger claims with a host of weaker claims, many of them with very questionable foundation, ... «Spiked, Jul 15»
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Mothers' Milk Bank of Florida receives $50000
... for patients suffering from addictions to opiates, alcohol and benzodiazepine and has specific training in the use of Suboxone therapy. «Orlando Sentinel, Jul 15»
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New law seeks to halt doctor shopping for painkillers
Doctors must now check with the Prescription Monitoring Program before starting a new benzodiazepine or opiate prescription when treatment ... «Roanoke Times, Jul 15»
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Truly cruel and unusual punishment?
Midazolam is an anti-anxiety benzodiazepine, chemically very similar to Ativan, Xanax and Valium, except that it's usually administered ... «Washington Post, Jul 15»
8
Stag tourist death ruled an accident
An autopsy carried out by Czech authorities found high levels of ethyl alcohol consistent with heavy drinking and traces of benzodiazepine. «Prague Post, Jul 15»
9
Slew of New Studies Spot Links Between Psychiatric Medications …
They determined that, "Short-acting benzodiazepine hypnotics and ultrashort-acting non-benzodiazepine hypnotics may increase risk of bone ... «Mad In America, Jul 15»
10
Former pharmacy technician accused of stealing prescription pills …
Vincelette had been stealing Klonopin – a benzodiazepine used as a sedative – from the CVS on North Main Street in the months before her ... «Bristol Press, Jul 15»

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