noun

diazepam

duh-ih-AZ-ih-pam

noun

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 notes

In plain EnglishA calming, muscle-relaxing medication, best known by the brand name Valium.

Common pairings

prescribed diazepam a dose of diazepam

diazepams plural

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A chemical name built from "diazepine" (part of its molecular structure) + "amide."

lorazepam