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alprazolam

Noun CEFR B2
alˈpɹeɪ.zəʊ.lam

Definitions

A drug (trademark Xanax) of the benzodiazepine group (8-chloro-1-methyl-6-phenyl-4H-[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a][1,4]benzodiazepine), used in the treatment of anxiety.

uncountable

Equivalents

Españolalprazolam
Françaisalprazolam
Portuguêsalprazolam
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Examples

Also in Mr. Ledger’s system were three anti-anxiety medications: diazepam, the generic name for Valium; alprazolam, commonly known as Xanax; and temazepam[…].”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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