adj
styptic
Styptic (adj) means bringing about contraction of tissues; harsh, raw, austere.
adj
1
Bringing about contraction of tissues; harsh, raw, austere.
2
That stops bleeding; especially, in a minor way, topically.
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Etymology
Learned borrowing from Latin stypticus, itself borrowed from Ancient Greek στυπτικός (stuptikós), from στύφω (stúphō, “to contract”).
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What is the meaning of styptic?
"styptic" (adj) means bringing about contraction of tissues; harsh, raw, austere.
What are the different meanings of styptic?
"styptic" has 2 main meanings: 1. Bringing about contraction of tissues; harsh, raw, austere; 2. That stops bleeding; especially, in a minor way, topically.