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noun
A sedative of the benzodiazepine class, used (as the hydrochloride) chiefly as a premedication for anesthesia; 8-chloro-6-(2-fluorophenyl)-1-methyl-4H-imidazo[1,5-a][1,4]benzodiazepine, C18H13ClFN3.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Topics: medicine, pharmacology, sciences
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
an injectable form of benzodiazepine (trade name Versed) useful for sedation and for reducing pain during uncomfortable medical procedures
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: Versed
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: benzodiazepine
History
Blend of (i)midazole + -azepam.
Across languages
3 source translations are retained for this English entry.
