Miltown

Noun

Meaning

a sedative and tranquilizer (trade name Miltown and Equanil and Meprin) used to treat muscle tension and anxiety

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

meprobamate meprin Equanil

Hypernyms

anxiolytic antianxiety drug anxiolytic drug minor tranquilizer minor tranquilliser minor tranquillizer

Examples

Carbamates Marketed as a safer alternative to barbiturate anxiolytics, meprobamate (Miltown, Equanil) was commonly used to relieve anxiety in the late 1950s and 1960s. Source: Internet

The Miltown Malbay Treatment Centre became a one doctor centre and was serviced by joining up the Kilrush and Ennistymon cells. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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