Benzo

/ˈbɛnzoʊ/ noun

Informal short form for benzodiazepine; a class of prescription sedative and anti-anxiety medications.

From 'benzodiazepine' clipped to 'benzo' as slang/informal abbreviation, common in medical and recreational drug contexts since the 1970s.

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