Definition of Relaxant

1. Noun. A drug that relaxes and relieves tension.

Generic synonyms: Drug
Specialized synonyms: Muscle Relaxant
Derivative terms: Relax

2. Adjective. Tending to relax or relieve muscular or nervous tension. "A relaxant drug"
Similar to: Depressant
Derivative terms: Relax, Relax

Definition of Relaxant

1. n. A medicine that relaxes; a laxative.

Definition of Relaxant

1. a drug that relieves muscular tension [n -S]

Medical Definition of Relaxant

1. 1. Lessening or reducing tension. 2. An agent that lessens tension. Origin: L. Relaxare = to loosen This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Relaxant

relators
relatrix
relatum
relaunch
relaunched
relaunches
relaunching
relaunder
relaundered
relaundering
relaunders
relax
relax
relaxable
relaxant (current term)
relaxant (current term)
relaxants
relaxant reversal
relaxation
relaxation
relaxations
relaxation behavior
relaxation factor
relaxation method
relaxation response
relaxation suture
relaxation techniques
relaxation time
relaxation time
relaxed

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