relaxative

(rɪˈlæksətɪv)

a medication or activity that promotes relaxation

adj

having the tendency to relax

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The endothelium-dependent relaxative effect by Ach was studied as an index of endothelial function.

Secondly, it was considered to increase the contractive factor because of decreasing the endothelial-dependent relaxative effect.

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