diazepam

di az e pam |dīˈazəˌpam daɪˈæzəˌpæm | ▶noun a tranquilizing muscle-relaxant drug used chiefly to relieve anxiety. Also called Valium ( trademark ). [A member of the benzodiazepine group; chem. formula: C 16 H 13 N 2 OCl. ] ORIGIN 1960s: blend of benzodiazepine and amide .

diazepam

diazepam |dʌɪˈazɪpam, -ˈeɪz -| ▶noun [ mass noun ] a tranquillizing muscle-relaxant drug used chiefly to relieve anxiety. Also called Valium ( trademark ). ●A member of the benzodiazepine group; chem. formula: C 16 H 13 N 2 OCl. ORIGIN 1960s: blend of benzodiazepine and amide .