Definition: 'Diazepam'
diazepam
Type: TermPronunciation: dī-az′ĕ-pam
Definitions:
1. A benzodiazepine skeletal muscle relaxant, sedative, and antianxiety agent; also used in parenteral treatment of status epilepticus.
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