What does "clonazepam" mean?

A benzodiazepine with potent anticonvulsant used especially in the treatment of epilepsy and other seizure disorders; C₁₅H₁₀ClN₃O₃. It is a derivative of nitrazepam.

How do you pronounce "clonazepam"?

Pronounced //ˌkləʊˈneɪ.zɪ.pam//.

Clonazepam

//ˌkləʊˈneɪ.zɪ.pam// noun

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Noun

1
A benzodiazepine with potent anticonvulsant used especially in the treatment of epilepsy and other seizure disorders; C₁₅H₁₀ClN₃O₃. It is a derivative of nitrazepam. uncountable

Etymology

Blend of chlo(ro)- + n(itr)azepam.

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