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Midazolam

//mʌɪˈdeɪ.zə(ʊ).lam// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A sedative of the benzodiazepine class, used (as the hydrochloride) chiefly as a premedication for anesthesia; 8-chloro-6-(2-fluorophenyl)-1-methyl-4H-imidazo[1,5-a][1,4]benzodiazepine, C₁₈H₁₃ClFN₃. uncountable

    "I got the vial of midazolam out of the crash trolley and squeezed the contents into the patientʼs mouth."

  2. 2
    an injectable form of benzodiazepine (trade name Versed) useful for sedation and for reducing pain during uncomfortable medical procedures wordnet

Etymology

Blend of (i)midazole + -azepam.

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