Definition of benzodiazepine in English:

noun

• Any of a class of heterocyclic organic compounds used as tranquillizers, such as Librium and Valium.

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  • ‘A group of tranquillisers called benzodiazepines including drugs such as Valium, Librium and Diazepam were often involved.’
  • ‘We're talking about benzodiazepines such as Valium, Normison and methadone syrup.’
  • ‘Two of the best known and most widely used benzodiazepines are Librium and Valium.’
  • ‘They also found that benzodiazepines or sleeping pills, were significantly associated with heartburn during sleep.’
  • ‘Barbiturates, like benzodiazepines and amphetamines, are a large class of drugs.’