alprazolam

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A drug (trademark Xanax) of the benzodiazepine group (8-chloro-1-methyl-6-phenyl-4H-[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a][1,4]benzodiazepine), used in the treatment of anxiety.

Pronunciation

/alˈpɹeɪ.zəʊ.lam/ /alˈpɹeɪ.zə.lam/ /ælˈpɹæz.əˌlæm/ En US alprazolam.wav

Word forms

alprazolam

Etymology

From al(pha) + p(henyl) + (t)r(i)azol(o) + -(azep)am.

Derived words

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