relaxant
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re·lax·ant
(rĭ-lăk′sənt)n.
1. A drug that causes muscle relaxation.
2. Something that helps one to relax: Taking a walk is a great relaxant after working all day.
3. An agent used to straighten curly hair; a relaxer.
re·lax′ant adj.
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relaxant
(rɪˈlæksənt)n
(Medicine) med a drug or agent that relaxes, esp one that relaxes tense muscles
adj
of, relating to, or tending to produce relaxation
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re•lax•ant
(rɪˈlæk sənt)adj.
1. of, pertaining to, or causing relaxation.
n. 2. a drug that relaxes, esp. one that lessens strain in muscle.
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Noun | 1. | relaxant - a drug that relaxes and relieves tension drug - a substance that is used as a medicine or narcotic muscle relaxant - a drug that reduces muscle contractility by blocking the transmission of nerve impulses or by decreasing the excitability of the motor end plate or by other actions |
Adj. | 1. | relaxant - tending to relax or relieve muscular or nervous tension; "a relaxant drug" depressant - capable of depressing physiological or psychological activity or response by a chemical agent |
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relaxant
n (Med) → Relaxans nt
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re·lax·ant
n. relajante, tranquilizante; droga que reduce la tensión.
English-Spanish Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012
relaxant
n relajante m; muscle — relajante muscularEnglish-Spanish/Spanish-English Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.