[ 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 .
[ 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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