lorazepam
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lor·az·e·pam
(lôr-ăz′ə-păm′)n.
A benzodiazepine drug, C15H10Cl2N2O2, that acts as a sedative and antianxiety agent and is used therapeutically to control seizures.
[(ch)lor(o)- + (di)azepam.]
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lorazepam
(ləˈræzəˌpæm)n
(Pharmacology) a type of benzodiazepine drug, usually used to treat anxiety
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| Noun | 1. |  lorazepam - tranquilizer (trade name Ativan) used to treat anxiety and tension and insomniabenzodiazepine - any of several similar lipophilic amines used as tranquilizers or sedatives or hypnotics or muscle relaxants; chronic use can lead to dependency |
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