DIAZEPAM

diazepam, Valium

(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

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

diazepam (countable and uncountable, plural diazepams)

(medicine, pharmaceutical drug) A minor tranquillizer of the benzodiazepine family, with sedative effects, taken to reduce anxiety.

Synonyms

• Valium

Source: Wiktionary



RESET




Word of the Day

5 April 2025

SET

(noun) an unofficial association of people or groups; “the smart set goes there”; “they were an angry lot”


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Coffee Trivia

Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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