relaxant

American  

[ri-lak-suhnt] / rɪˈlæk sənt /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or causing a relaxation.

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noun

1. Pharmacology.  a drug that relaxes, especially one that lessens strain in muscle.

relaxant British  

/ rɪˈlæksənt /

noun

1. med a drug or agent that relaxes, esp one that relaxes tense muscles

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adjective

1. of, relating to, or tending to produce relaxation

Etymology

Origin of relaxant

1765–75; < Latin relaxant- (stem of relaxāns ), present participle of relaxāre. See relax, -ant

Example Sentences

All received the same five-drug regimen: a drug that prevents nausea and vomiting, a sedative, fentanyl, propofol and a muscle relaxant.

From BBC

The court was told that he injected patients with large doses of morphine and midazolam, a muscle relaxant, in an effort to reduce his workload during night shifts.

From BBC

He is accused of administering an anaesthetic and a muscle relaxant to his patients without their knowledge or consent.

From BBC

“I describe it to people as a muscle relaxant,” Edward said.

From Los Angeles Times

But all contain the same harmful mix of ingredients: tapentadol, a powerful opioid, and carisoprodol, a muscle relaxant so addictive it's banned in Europe.

From BBC