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lorazepam

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lor·az·e·pam  (lôr-z-pm)
n.
A whitish powder, 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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Noun1.lorazepam - tranquilizer (trade name Ativan) used to treat anxiety and tension and insomnia
Ativan
benzodiazepine - 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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