noun
- substances or medications that cause muscles or the body to relax
Usage: medical; plural form
Examples
- The doctor prescribed muscle relaxants for her back pain.
- These relaxants should help reduce the muscle spasms.
- Natural relaxants like chamomile tea can promote sleep.
- The patient was given relaxants before the procedure.
- Some relaxants can cause drowsiness as a side effect.
- Herbal relaxants are popular alternatives to prescription drugs.