Pronunciation of 'Benzodiazepine'
The word 'Benzodiazepine' refers to a class of psychoactive drugs known for their sedative and anxiolytic effects. It is pronounced as /ˌbɛnzoʊˈdaɪəzɪˌpiːn/ in English (en-US).
Word Origin
The term 'Benzodiazepine' originates from the chemical structure of the compounds, combining 'benz-' (referring to the benzene ring) and 'diazepine' (a seven-membered heterocyclic ring with two nitrogen atoms).
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A class of psychoactive drugs used to treat conditions such as anxiety, insomnia, and seizures.
Pronounced as 'BEN-zoh-dye-AZ-uh-peen'. 'Ben' as in 'bend', 'zoh' as in 'zone', 'dye' as in 'dye', 'az' as in 'as', and 'peen' as in 'peanut'.