diazepam | ||
1. | [ noun ] (medicine,pharmacology) 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: | Valium | |
Related terms: | benzodiazepine trade_name | |