Carbamazepine

//ˌkɑː.bəˈmeɪ.zɪ.piːn// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A synthetic compound of the benzodiazepine class, used as an anticonvulsant and analgesic drug. countable, uncountable

    "Since α-carbamazepine is a monotrope of γ-carbamazepine, and γ-carbamazepine is an enantiotrope of β-carbamazepine, the physical stability hierarchy depends on the transition temperature of β- and γ-carbamazepine."

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"Since α-carbamazepine is a monotrope of γ-carbamazepine, and γ-carbamazepine is an enantiotrope of β-carbamazepine, the physical stability hierarchy depends on the transition temperature of β- and γ-carbamazepine."

Etymology

Blend of carbamoyl + benzazepine.

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