meprobamate en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *médʰu Proto-Hellenic *métʰu Ancient Greek μέθυ (méthu) Proto-Indo-European *swel-der.? Ancient Greek ῡ̔́λη (hū́lē)der. German -yl German Methylbor. English me(thyl) French propionique ▲ Ancient Greek ῡ̔́λη (hū́lē)der. French -yle French propyl-der. English pro(pyl) English -bamate English meprobamate From me(thyl) + pro(pyl) + -bamate (“tranquilizer”).
Meanings
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(countable, uncountable) A carbamate derivative used as an anxiolytic (anxiety-reducing) drug.
Meprobamate and the other drugs in its chemical group are used as either antianxiety agents, anticonvulsants, or sedatives (sleeping pills). This drug exerts effects by relaxing the large skeletal muscles and by a direct effect on the brain.
1979, Harold M. Silverman, Gilbert I. Simon, “Meprobamate”, in The Pill Book […] , 1st edition, New York: Bantam Books, →ISBN, page 187:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| meprobamates | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Miltown · Meprospan · Equanil · Saronil
Translations (1)
cs meprobamát (anxiolytic drug)