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Meaning of Valium in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions
  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈvæliəm/

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  1. Noun

    Valium

    Etymology

    1960s: of unknown origin

    Definitions

    1. a tranquilizer (trade name Valium) used to relieve anxiety and relax muscles

    Examples

    • « acts by enhancing the inhibitory actions of the neurotransmitter GABA »
    • « can also be used as an anticonvulsant drug in cases of nerve agent poisoning »

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