# benzodiazepine

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˌbɛnzoʊdaɪˈæzɪpiːn/ · frequency rank #57,240

## Definitions
1. Any of a class of psychoactive drugs, structured upon diazepine, used in the treatment of anxiety, insomnia and other related disorders.

## Etymology
From benzo- + diazepine.

## Source
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Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/benzodiazepine