Definition

A medication that helps to calm anxiety and is often used to treat sleep problems and alcohol withdrawal symptoms.

Example

The doctor prescribed oxazepam to help manage her anxiety during the stressful period.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of oxazepam?

Yeah, isn't it a medication for anxiety?

Exactly! I read it can also help with insomnia.

That's interesting, I wonder how it works.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Oxazepam is a compound word formed from "oxa-" (derived from the Greek "oxus", meaning sharp or acid) and "zepam" (from the chemical suffix used in benzodiazepines, which is derived from the word "diazepam"). The word refers to a specific medication that is a derivative of benzodiazepine, used primarily for anxiety and insomnia.

Memory Tip

Think of 'sharp' ('oxa-') to remember that oxazepam is a medication that acts quickly to relieve anxiety.

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