Valium, generically Crossword Clue
8 letters · New York Times · Saturday, June 9, 2007 · 28-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, June 9, 2007.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · June 9, 2007 · 28-Across · 8 letters
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a tranquilizer (trade name Valium) used to relieve anxiety and relax muscles; acts by enhancing the inhibitory actions of the neurotransmitter GABA; can also be used as an anticonvulsant drug in cases of nerve agent poisoning
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