English noun: diazepam | |||
1. | diazepam (artifact) 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 | ||
Broader (hypernym) | benzodiazepine | ||