Definition

A medication that helps to reduce anxiety and is often used to treat seizures and other conditions.

Example

The doctor prescribed lorazepam to help manage her anxiety before the surgery.

Conversation

I've been feeling really anxious lately, and my doctor suggested lorazepam.

Oh, I've heard that can help with anxiety. Have you tried it yet?

Not yet, but I'm hoping it will help me relax a bit more.

That sounds promising — let me know how it works for you!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Lorazepam is a compound word formed from 'lora-' (derived from the name of the drug's chemical structure, which is based on the benzodiazepine class) and '-zepam' (a suffix used in the names of benzodiazepines, derived from 'diazepam', which itself comes from 'diazine' and 'valproic acid'). The word refers to a specific medication used to treat anxiety and other conditions.

Memory Tip

Think of 'lora-' as part of the chemical name and '-zepam' as a common ending for anxiety medications, helping you remember that lorazepam is a drug used to manage anxiety.

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