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nounPortuguese explorer who in 1488 was the first European to get round the Cape of Good Hope (thus establishing a sea route from the Atlantic to Asia) (1450-1500)
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Definition that contains diaz
- xanax an antianxiety agent (trade name Xanax) of the benzodiazepine class
- versed an injectable form of benzodiazepine (trade name Versed) useful for sedation and for reducing pain during uncomfortable medical procedures
- alprazolam an antianxiety agent (trade name Xanax) of the benzodiazepine class
- halcion a form of benzodiazepine (trade name Halcion) frequently prescribed as a sleeping pill; usually given to people who have trouble falling asleep
- midazolam an injectable form of benzodiazepine (trade name Versed) useful for sedation and for reducing pain during uncomfortable medical procedures
- sulfamezathine a sulfa drug used like sulfadiazine and also in veterinary medicine
- nitrazepam a hypnotic and sedative drug of the benzodiazepine type
- temazepam a frequently prescribed benzodiazepine (trade name Restoril); takes effect slowly and lasts long enough to help those people who wake up frequently during the night
- restoril a frequently prescribed benzodiazepine (trade name Restoril); takes effect slowly and lasts long enough to help those people who wake up frequently during the night
- diazo relating to or containing diazonium