styptic

styptic definition - medical

styp·tic (stĭpˈtĭk)

adjective
  1. Contracting the tissues or blood vessels; astringent.
  2. Tending to check bleeding by contracting the tissues or blood vessels; hemostatic.
noun
A styptic drug or substance.

Related Forms:

  • styp·ticˈi·ty (-tĭsˈĭ-tē) noun

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