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Deutsch: Ativan / Español: Ativan / Português: Ativan / Français: Ativan / Italian: Ativan
Ativan (also known by its generic name lorazepam) is a medication used in psychology and psychiatry for its anxiolytic, sedative, and anticonvulsant properties. It belongs to the class of drugs known as benzodiazepines, which act on the central nervous system to produce a calming effect.
Atman refers to a concept of universality in which the self is not seen as an individual but as part of the entire universe.
In Hindu writings, Atman refers to the unborn, undying self
Atomic weight refers to the number indicating the weight of an atom relative to a weight of one for a proton
Atonic seizures refer to a kind of seizure which are characterized by a sudden loss of muscle tone and may result in a fall. They last no longer than 15 seconds while the person remains conscious.