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

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Example Sentences

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relaxant

Dysport is a muscle relaxant that Ipsen markets for therapeutic indications such as a neck ailment called cervical dystonia.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026

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

From BBC ● Nov. 24, 2025

Xylazine is primarily used in veterinary practice as an animal muscle relaxant; it has not been approved for human use.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 18, 2023

The ultimate relaxant for me is the knowledge that I'm doing all that I can.

From Salon ● May 24, 2022

Mortales lectos quærunt, et membra relaxant Fessa labore dies; cuncta per orbe silet.

From The Life and Letters of Lewis Carroll (Rev. C. L. Dodgson) by Stuart Dodgson Collingwood

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