Relaxant
adjective
1.
of, relating to, or causing a relaxation.
noun
2.
Pharmacology. a drug that relaxes, especially one that lessens strain in muscle.
noun
1.
(med) a drug or agent that relaxes, esp one that relaxes tense muscles
adjective
2.
of, relating to, or tending to produce relaxation
relaxant re·lax·ant (rĭ-lāk’sənt)
n.
Something, such as a drug or therapeutic treatment, that relaxes or relieves muscular or nervous tension. adj.
Tending to relax or to relieve tension.
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