benzodiazepine

• Nom désignant toute substance de la classe des amines lipophiles utilisée comme tranquillisant, sédatif, hypnotique ou myorelaxant ; une consommation chronique peut entraîner une dépendance.

A noun referring to any of a class of lipophilic amines used as tranquilizers, sedatives, hypnotics, or muscle relaxants; chronic use can lead to dependency.

1. Tranquilizer or sedative drugC1formalmedical

   Any of a class of lipophilic amine compounds used as tranquilizers, sedatives, hypnotics, or muscle relaxants; chronic use can lead to dependency.

   Benzodiazépine (tranquillisant)

   • The doctor prescribed a benzodiazepine to help with her anxiety.
   • Long-term use of benzodiazepines can result in physical dependence.
   • He was treated with a benzodiazepine to relieve muscle spasms.