Definition

A medication used to treat epilepsy and relieve certain types of pain, particularly in the face.

Example

The doctor prescribed carbamazepine to help control her seizures.

Conversation

Have you heard about carbamazepine for treating epilepsy?

Yeah, I read it can really help with seizures.

I wonder if it works for other types of pain too, like trigeminal neuralgia.

I've heard it does; it's interesting how one medication can cover so much.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Carbamazepine is formed from "carbam" (derived from the chemical term for carbon and ammonia) and "azepine" (from the chemical structure indicating a seven-membered ring containing nitrogen). The word refers to a specific chemical compound used in the treatment of epilepsy and other conditions.

Memory Tip

Think of 'carbam' relating to carbon and ammonia, and 'azepine' indicating a seven-membered ring structure. This helps you remember that carbamazepine is a chemical compound used in medicine.

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