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Definition of valium

valium

/ˈvæl.i.əm/
val · i · um
Plural:valiums
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• noun

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A trademarked pharmaceutical preparation of diazepam, a benzodiazepine medication prescribed as a tranquilizer, sedative, and muscle relaxant to treat anxiety, muscle spasms, and seizures.

Example

"The doctor prescribed a low dose of Valium to help calm the patient's severe anxiety before the dental surgery."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in 1963 as a pharmaceutical trademark by the Swiss drug company Hoffmann-La Roche for diazepam, possibly influenced by Latin 'valere' (meaning 'to be strong or well') and the plant name 'valerian'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Valium. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/valium
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