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noun
A carbamate derivative used as an anxiolytic (anxiety-reducing) drug.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: medicine, pharmacology, sciences
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Synonyms: Equanil, Saronil, Miltown, Meprospan
Antonyms: none provided
noun
a sedative and tranquilizer (trade name Miltown and Equanil and Meprin) used to treat muscle tension and anxiety
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: Miltown, Equanil, Meprin
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: minor tranquilizer, minor tranquillizer, minor tranquilliser, antianxiety drug, anxiolytic, anxiolytic drug
History
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *médhu Proto-Hellenic *méthu Ancient Greek μέθυ (méthu) Proto-Indo-European *swel-der.? Ancient Greek ῡ̔́λη (hū́lē)der. German -yl German Methylbor. English me(thyl) French propionique ▲ Ancient Greek ῡ̔́λη (hū́lē)der. French -yle French propyl-der. English pro(pyl) English -bamate English meprobamate From me(thyl) + pro(pyl) + -bamate (“tranquilizer”).
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