Meaning of the word diazepam in English

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diazepam

US /daɪˈæz.əˌpæm/
UK /daɪˈæz.əˌpæm/
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Noun

1.

a tranquilizing drug, C16H13ClN2O, used to relieve anxiety and muscle spasms.

Example:
The doctor prescribed diazepam for her anxiety.
Diazepam can cause drowsiness as a side effect.
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