Definition of "relaxant" [re•lax•ant]

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

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• "It's both a stimulant and a relaxant, which is sometimes a good combination. ""
• "She could also benefit from relaxation, so we looked at magnesium, a key stress-reducer and relaxant."
• "He also gave me prescriptions for industrial-strength naproxen, indomethacin, and another muscle relaxant, tizanidine, to try as new rescue meds."