diazepam
/daɪˈæzəpæm/
noun
- A medication used to treat anxiety, muscle spasms, seizures, and alcohol withdrawal; it is a type of tranquilizer.
- He took a small dose of diazepam to relax his tense muscles after the accident.
- The doctor prescribed diazepam to help with her severe anxiety before the surgery.
- Diazepam is sometimes used in hospitals to stop prolonged seizures.
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