VALIUM

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 I. (noun) 

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Meaning:

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

Synonyms:

diazepam; Valium

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("Valium" is a kind of...):

benzodiazepine (any of several similar lipophilic amines used as tranquilizers or sedatives or hypnotics or muscle relaxants; chronic use can lead to dependency)

Domain usage:

trade name (a name given to a product or service)

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