relaxant

relaxant definition - medical

re·lax·ant (rĭ-lăkˈsənt)

noun
Something, such as a drug or therapeutic treatment, that relaxes or relieves muscular or nervous tension.
adjective
Tending to relax or to relieve tension.

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