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Meaning of "Valium" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF VALIUM

Valium  [ˈvælɪəm] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF VALIUM

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determiner
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Valium is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES VALIUM MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Diazepam

Diazepam /daɪˈæzɨpæm/, first marketed as Valium /ˈvæliəm/ by Hoffmann-La Roche, is a benzodiazepine drug. It is commonly used to treat anxiety, panic attacks, insomnia, seizures, muscle spasms, restless legs syndrome, alcohol withdrawal, benzodiazepine withdrawal, opiate withdrawal syndrome and Ménière's disease. It may also be used before certain medical procedures to reduce tension and anxiety, and in some surgical procedures to induce amnesia. It possesses anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, hypnotic, sedative, skeletal muscle relaxant, and amnestic properties. The pharmacological action of diazepam enhances the effect of the neurotransmitter GABA by binding to the benzodiazepine site on the GABAA receptor leading to central nervous system depression. Adverse effects of diazepam include anterograde amnesia and sedation, as well as paradoxical effects such as excitement, rage or worsening of seizures in epileptics. Benzodiazepines also can cause or worsen depression, particularly after extended periods of use.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH VALIUM


allium
ˈælɪəm
bdellium
ˈdɛlɪəm
beryllium
bɛˈrɪlɪəm
endothelium
ˌɛndəʊˈθiːlɪəm
epithelium
ˌɛpɪˈθiːlɪəm
gallium
ˈɡælɪəm
helium
ˈhiːlɪəm
ilium
ˈɪlɪəm
linoleum
lɪˈnəʊlɪəm
mausoleum
ˌmɔːsəˈlɪəm
oleum
ˈəʊlɪəm
pallium
ˈpælɪəm
petroleum
pəˈtrəʊlɪəm
prothallium
prəʊˈθælɪəm
psyllium
ˈsɪlɪəm
Sealyham
ˈsiːlɪəm
tetrazolium
ˌtɛtrəˈzəʊlɪəm
thallium
ˈθælɪəm
thulium
ˈθjuːlɪəm
verticillium
ˌvɜːtɪˈsɪlɪəm

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE VALIUM

Valkyr
Valkyrian
Valkyrie
Valla
Valladolid
vallar
vallary
vallate
vallation
Valle d´Aosta
vallecula
valleculae
vallecular
valleculate
Vallejo

WORDS THAT END LIKE VALIUM

berkelium
cilium
dentalium
dolium
folium
gnaphalium
magnalium
mesothelium
milium
mycelium
nobelium
peculium
penicillium
reptilium
scholium
sedilium
simulium
taurobolium
telium
trillium

Synonyms and antonyms of Valium in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Valium» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF VALIUM

Find out the translation of Valium to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Valium from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Valium» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

安定 >
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

valium
570 millions of speakers

English

Valium
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

वैलियम
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الفاليوم
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Валиум
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

valium
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ভ্যালিয়াম
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Valium®
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Valium
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Valium
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

バリアム
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

> 바륨
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Valium
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

valium
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வேலியம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

व्हॅलियम
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Valium
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Valium®
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Valium
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

валіум
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Valium
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Valium
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Valium
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Valium
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Valium
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Valium

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «VALIUM»

The term «Valium» is quite widely used and occupies the 31.298 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «VALIUM» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «Valium» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «Valium» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Valium

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «VALIUM»

Discover the use of Valium in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Valium and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Valium: The Tranquil Trap
Examines the nature, effects, and dangers of use and abuse of Valium and related anti-anxiety drugs.
Gail Winger, 1986
2
Prince Valium
A biography presenting the other side of Barbara Gordon's memoir "I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can" provides a candid portrait of a relationship beset by problems of drug dependence and love-career conflict
Anton Holden, 1982
3
Beyond Valium: The Brave New World of Psychochemistry
Discusses advances in psychopharmacology, the revolutionary medical treatment of emotional disorders through drugs, surveying the development of psychochemistry, the benefits and dangers of the treatment, and future prospects
Seymour Rosenblatt, Reynolds Dodson, 1981
4
Good Chemistry: The Life and Legacy of Valium Inventor Leo ...
Good Chemistry tells the captivating story of the development of these medications and of the remarkable man who introduced them to the world.
Alex Baenninger, 2004
5
Carp Fishing on Valium
The life and times of Brian Porker, an aging rock star, is chronicled in a kaleidoscopic series of flashbacks, in a wickedly funny, insightful debut novel by the popular singer/songwriter. Reprint. 15,000 first printing.
Graham Parker, 2001
6
How to Get Off Valium Safely: There Is Hope. There Is a ...
This book is a step-by-step manual detailing how to get off valium, eliminate valium side effects and valium withdrawal side effects.
James Harper, 2009
7
Valium and Other Downers
Discusses the use and abuse of various "downer" drugs, examining why people take them, their effects on the body, and how to get help.
Cindy Dyson, Steven L. Jaffe, 1999
8
Valium: A Medical Dictionary, Bibliography, And Annotated ...
The book is designed for physicians, medical students preparing for Board examinations, medical researchers, and patients who want to become familiar with research dedicated to Valium. If your time is valuable, this book is for you.
Icon Health Publications, 2004
9
I'm Dancing As Fast As I Can
An Emmy-winning TV producer recounts her Valium-induced breakdown, her stays in two mental hospitals, and her struggle to begin a new life
Barbara Gordon, 1989
10
Happy Accidents: Serendipity in Modern Medical Breakthroughs
A look at the role of serendipity in major medical and scientific breakthroughs of the twentieth century explains how chance led to the discovery of such medical advances as penicillin, chemotherapy drugs, X-rays, Valium, and Viagra
Morton A. Meyers, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «VALIUM»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Valium is used in the context of the following news items.
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Eminem on how his Vicodin and Valium addiction made him balloon …
He adds: 'The coating on the Vicodin and the Valium I'd been taking for years leaves a hole in your stomach, so to avoid a stomachache, I was constantly eating ... «Daily Mail, Aug 15»
2
Driver who crashed after taking 100 Valium tablets at party 'boasted …
Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court heard that during the party, Valium, cannabis, speed and another drug had been on offer and Rowlands, of Cwmglas, Tredegar, had ... «Mirror.co.uk, Feb 15»
3
Public Release: 29-Jan-2015 New clues about a brain protein with …
UPTON, NY--Valium, one of the best known antianxiety drugs, produces its calming effects by binding with a particular protein in the brain. But the drug has an ... «EurekAlert, Jan 15»
4
UK tourist found dead had Valium, alcohol - Thai police
Bangkok - A British backpacker who was found dead on a popular Thai tourist island had consumed a potentially fatal combination of alcohol and Valium, police ... «News24, Jan 15»
5
Man cleared of manslaughter in death of diabetic son sentenced to 3 …
Dr. Margaret Greenwald, the retired medical examiner who performed the boy's autopsy, testified at the trial that Valium did not contribute to his death. She said ... «Bangor Daily News, Jan 15»
6
Myra Hindley was so hooked on Valium she begged Home …
Moors murderer Myra Hindley was so addicted to Valium that she wrote to the Home Secretary begging him not to cut her supply. Secret letters published today ... «Daily Mail, Jan 15»
7
Spar slip claim dismissed after man admits taking five Valium
Jamie Burke consented to an order to dismiss his claim against the shop after his cross-examination in which he agreed he had taken five Valium tablets before ... «Irish Times, Nov 14»
8
Xanax, Valium, Ativan and other 'benzos' are linked to Alzheimer's in …
THE QUESTION Benzodiazepines such as Valium, Xanax and Ativan, widely prescribed to relieve anxiety and alleviate insomnia, are known to affect memory ... «Washington Post, Sep 14»
9
Commonly prescribed drugs could raise risk for Alzheimer's
According to a new study, regular use of benzodiazepines -- which include medications such as Valium (diazepam), Ativan (lorazepam), Xanax (alprazolam) ... «CBS News, Sep 14»
10
Two Drugs Work Equally Well for Epileptic Seizures in Kids: Study
Since Valium does not have to be refrigerated, it might be a better choice for paramedics who treat seizure patients before they arrive at a hospital, he said. «HealthDay, Apr 14»

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