styptic
ˈstɪptɪk
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Definition of styptic - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

medicalTECH.substance that stops bleeding by contracting tissueTECH.
  • The surgeon applied styptic to the wound to halt the bleeding..
astringent hemostatic

Adjective

medicalTECH.causing tissues to contract and stop bleedingTECH.
  • The doctor applied a styptic solution to the wound.
astringent contracting hemostatic
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small stick for applying to razor nicks
After shaving, he applied a styptic pencil to the nicks.

Origin of styptic

Greek, styptikos (astringent)

Examples of styptic in a sentence

  • A styptic is essential in a first aid kit.
  • He used a styptic pencil to stop the bleeding.
  • The nurse recommended a styptic powder for cuts.

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  1. French:styptique, astringent, ...
  2. German:blutstillendes Mittel, blutstillend, ...
  3. Italian:emostatico, ...
  4. Spanish:estíptico, astringente, ...
  5. Portuguese:estíptico, adstringente, ...
  6. Chinese:止血剂, 止血的, ...
  7. Japanese:止血剤, 止血の, ...
  8. Arabic:مادة قابضة, قابِض, ...
  9. Hebrew:חֹמֶר מְעַצֵּר דִּמּוּם, עֹצֵר דָּמִים, ...
  10. Russian:кровоостанавливающее средство, кровоостанавливающий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:кровоспинний засіб, стиптичний, ...
  12. Hindi:रक्तस्रावरोधक पदार्थ, संकुचनकारी, ...
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