Associations to the word «Styptic»

Wiktionary

STYPTIC, adjective. Bringing about contraction of tissues; harsh, raw, austere.
STYPTIC, adjective. Specifically, that stops bleeding.
STYPTIC, noun. A substance used for styptic results.
STYPTIC PENCIL, noun. A short medicated stick, typically containing alum, used to stop bleeding from small wounds (as in shaving).
STYPTIC PENCILS, noun. Plural of styptic pencil

Dictionary definition

STYPTIC, noun. A drug that causes contraction of body tissues and canals.
STYPTIC, adjective. Tending to check bleeding by contracting the tissues or blood vessels.

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