noun
diazepam
duh-ih-AZ-ih-pam
Diazepam (noun) means a prescription drug, sold under the brand name Valium, used to relieve anxiety and relax muscles. Example: “The doctor prescribed a low dose of diazepam to help with his panic attacks.”
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A prescription drug, sold under the brand name Valium, used to relieve anxiety and relax muscles.
"The doctor prescribed a low dose of diazepam to help with his panic attacks."
How to use diazepam
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA calming, muscle-relaxing medication, best known by the brand name Valium.
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Common pairings
prescribed diazepam
a dose of diazepam
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Etymology
A chemical name built from "diazepine" (part of its molecular structure) + "amide."
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What does “diazepam” mean?
The word “diazepam” means a prescription drug, sold under the brand name Valium, used to relieve anxiety and relax muscles. In plain terms, a calming, muscle-relaxing medication, best known by the brand name Valium.
How do you pronounce “diazepam”?
“Diazepam” is pronounced duh-ih-AZ-ih-pam (/daɪˈæz.əˌpæm/ in IPA).
How do you use “diazepam” in a sentence?
Here is “diazepam” used in a sentence: “The doctor prescribed a low dose of diazepam to help with his panic attacks.”
What part of speech is “diazepam”?
“Diazepam” is a noun.
