midazolam
A sedative of the benzodiazepine class, used chiefly as a premedication for anesthesiaA 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.
UK/mʌɪˈdeɪ.zə(ʊ).lam/US/mɪˈdæz.əˌlæm/
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)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.
More definitions
- an injectable form of benzodiazepine (trade name Versed) useful for sedation and for reducing pain during uncomfortable medical procedures
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
Blend of (i)midazole + -azepam.Blend of (i)midazole + -azepam.
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Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- an injectable form of benzodiazepine (trade name Versed) useful for sedation and for reducing pain during uncomfortable medical procedures:Versed
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable