Diazepam
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dʌɪˈaz.ɪ.pam/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Diazepam is a noun meaning (pharmacology) A tranquilizing muscle relaxant drug (trademark Valium) used mainly to relieve anxiety.
Meaning
(pharmacology) A tranquilizing muscle relaxant drug (trademark Valium) used mainly to relieve anxiety.
Example Sentences
2001: The most effective anti-anxiety drugs (tranquillizers) are the benzodiazepines, epitomized by diazepam (Valium®). — Leslie Iversen, Drugs: A Very Short Introduction (Oxford 2001, p. 57)
Word Forms
- diazepams
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include medazepam, pinazepam, lorazepam, tetrazepam, prazepam, benzodiazepine.
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