VALIUM

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

Valium (uncountable)

(trademark, pharmaceutical drug) The drug diazepam.

Anagrams

• maulvi

Source: Wiktionary



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