chlordiazepoxide
chlor·di·az·epox·ide
noun \ˌklȯr-dī-ˌa-zə-ˈpäk-ˌsīd\Definition of CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE
: a benzodiazepine C16H14ClN3O related to diazepam and used in the form of its hydrochloride especially as a tranquilizer and to treat the withdrawal symptoms of alcoholism
Origin of CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE
chlor- + benzodiazepine + oxide
First Known Use: 1960
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