DIAZEPAM


Meaning of DIAZEPAM in English

[ dʌɪ'azɪpam , -'eɪz- ]

■ noun a tranquillizing muscle-relaxant drug used chiefly to relieve anxiety. Also called Valium ( trademark ).

Origin

1960s: blend of benzodiazepine and amide .

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