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
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | diazepam |
| Type of | benzodiazepine |
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