English dictionary
Valium
/'v/&/l/i//@/m/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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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 diazepamSource: WordNet 3.0