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diazepam

noun

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…

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Word length
8
Starts with
D
Ends with
M
Contains
IA
Scrabble score
22

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dʌɪˈaz.ɪ.pam

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noun

  1. 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

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