diazepam

English - Turkish

Definition of diazepam in English Turkish dictionary

(Tıp) Adale gevşetici özellikleri olan bir trankilizan ve sedatif ilaç

English - English

Definition of diazepam in English English dictionary

A minor tranquillizer with sedative effects, taken to reduce anxiety

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

{i} tranquillizing drug which relaxes the muscles and is used to relieve anxiety

Etymology

() From (benzo)diazep(ine) + -am of unknown origin.