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valium

/ˈvæl.i.əm/

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noun

/ˈvæl.i.əm/C1formalmedical
  • ruИмя собственное, обозначающее торговую марку транквилизатора, используемого для снятия тревоги, расслабления мышц и в качестве противосудорожного средства за счет усиления тормозного действия нейромедиатора ГАМК.

A proper noun referring to a brand name for a tranquilizer medication used to relieve anxiety, relax muscles, and act as an anticonvulsant by enhancing the inhibitory actions of the neurotransmitter GABA.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Tranquilizer medicationB2formalmedical

    A medication used to reduce anxiety, relax muscles, and sometimes as an anticonvulsant; it works by enhancing the effects of the neurotransmitter GABA.

    ruТранквилизатор

    • The doctor prescribed Valium to help with her anxiety attacks.
    • He took Valium before the surgery to calm his nerves.
    • Valium is sometimes used as an anticonvulsant in nerve agent poisoning cases.

    Synonymsdiazepam

    Antonymsanalepticstimulant

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