Meanings
nounflumazenil (uncountable)
alternative flumazepil
- uncountablemedicineA benzodiazepine antagonist used to counter drowsiness caused by benzodiazepines.
The documents indicate that Dr. Murray tried to revive Mr. Jackson with flumazenil, which reverses the effects of benzodiazepines like lorazepam.
2009 August 25, Solomon Moore, “Court Papers Show Jackson Died of Propofol”, in New York Times
Origin
Probably from flu(oro)- + m(ethyl) + -azenil (“benzodiazepine derivative”).
Full word history & related roots →Translations
Finnish flumatseniili
- flumatseniilibenzodiazepine antagonist
Russian флумазени́л
- флумазени́л (flumazeníl)benzodiazepine antagonist
Turkish flumazenil
- flumazenilbenzodiazepine antagonist
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APA
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“flumazenil.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/flumazenil. Accessed November 4, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “flumazenil,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/flumazenil.
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