Valium

/ˈvæliəm/
/ˈvæliəm/
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Other forms: Valiums

Definitions of Valium
  1. noun
    a tranquilizer (trade name Valium) used to relieve anxiety and relax muscles; acts by enhancing the inhibitory actions of the neurotransmitter GABA; can also be used as an anticonvulsant drug in cases of nerve agent poisoning
    synonyms: diazepam
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    type of:
    benzodiazepine
    any of several similar lipophilic amines used as tranquilizers or sedatives or hypnotics or muscle relaxants; chronic use can lead to dependency
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/ˈvæliəm/
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/ˈvæliəm/
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