benzodiazepines

/ˌbɛnzoʊdaɪˈæzəˌpiːnz/ /ˌbɛnzədaɪˈæzəˌpiːnz/

Meanings

noun

Any of a class of psychoactive drugs, structured upon diazepine, used in the treatment of anxiety, insomnia and other related disorders.

Examples :

"My doctor prescribed benzodiazepines to help me sleep better and manage my anxiety. "

Related Words

manage noun

/ˈmænɪdʒ/ /ˈmænədʒ/

The act of managing or controlling something.

"The management of the school's budget was the principal's responsibility. "

anxiety noun

/ˌæŋ(ɡ)ˈzaɪ.ə.ti/

An unpleasant state of mental uneasiness, nervousness, apprehension and obsession or concern about some uncertain event.

"Before the big exam, Maria felt a strong anxiety about failing. "

class noun

/klas/ /kleəs/

A group, collection, category or set sharing characteristics or attributes.

"Often used to imply membership of a large class."

structured verb

/ˈstrʌktʃərd/ /ˈstrʌktʃərəd/

To give structure to; to arrange.

"The teacher structured the lesson with a clear introduction, activity, and conclusion. "

prescribed verb

/pɹəˈskɹaɪbd/

To order (a drug or medical device) for use by a particular patient (under licensed authority).

"The doctor prescribed aspirin."

treatment noun

/ˈtɹiːtmənt/

The process or manner of treating someone or something.

"He still has nightmares resulting from the treatment he received from his captors."

insomnia noun

/ɪnˈsɒmniə/

A sleeping disorder that is known for its symptoms of unrest and the inability to sleep.

""Stress from work can cause insomnia, making it hard to fall asleep at night." "

doctor noun

/ˈdɒktə/ /ˈdɑktɚ/

A physician; a member of the medical profession; one who is trained and licensed to heal the sick or injured. The final examination and qualification may award a doctor degree in which case the post-nominal letters are D.O., DPM, M.D., DMD, DDS, in the US or MBBS in the UK.

"If you still feel unwell tomorrow, see your doctor."

disorders noun

/dɪsˈɔːrdərz/ /dɪˈsɔːrdərz/

Absence of order; state of not being arranged in an orderly manner.

"After playing the children left the room in disorder."

related verb

/ɹɪˈleɪtɪd/

To tell in a descriptive way.

"Please relate the circumstances of your journey here today."

psychoactive noun

/ˌsaɪkoʊˈæktɪv/ /ˌsaɪkiːoʊˈæktɪv/

Any drug that affects the mind or mental processes.

"LSD and DMT are psychoactives."

better noun

[ˈbeɾə] [ˈbɛɾɚ] [ˈbɛtʰɚ~ˈbɛθ̠ɚ~ˈbɛt̪ɚ] [ˈbɛʔɚ~ˈbɛʔəɾ] [ˈbɛtʰə]

An entity, usually animate, deemed superior to another; one who has a claim to precedence; a superior.

"He quickly found Ali his better in the ring."