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

adj.

1771, from Latin relaxantem (nominative relaxans), present participle of relaxare (see relax). As a noun from 1832.

n.

1. Something, such as a drug or therapeutic treatment, that relaxes or relieves muscular or nervous tension.

adj.

1. Tending to relax or to relieve tension.