English word benzodiazepine comes from English benzo-, English diazepine
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| benzo- | English (eng) | (organic chemistry) containing benzene, especially containing a fused benzene ring. |
| diazepine | English (eng) | (organic compound) A seven-membered unsaturated heterocycle having two nitrogen atoms and three double bonds; any derivative of this compound. |
| benzodiazepine | English (eng) | (pharmaceutical drug) Any of a class of psychoactive drugs, structured upon diazepine, used in the treatment of anxiety, insomnia and other related disorders. |