a functional category of drugs useful in the treatment of anxiety and able to reduce anxiety at doses which do not cause excessive sedation (e.g., diazepam). Syn: anxiolytic(1), minor tranquilizer.
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a functional category of drugs useful in the treatment of anxiety and able to reduce anxiety at doses which do not cause excessive sedation (e.g., diazepam). Syn: anxiolytic(1), minor tranquilizer.