stypsis

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Noun stypsis has 1 sense

astringency, stypsis - the ability to contract or draw together soft body tissues to check blood flow or restrict secretion of fluids
--₁ is a kind of contractility

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Stypsis

Definition:

Stypsis refers to the act or process of stopping bleeding, particularly by the application of a styptic agent or substance.

Senses:

Noun: The act of stopping bleeding.

Example: The nurse applied a styptic powder to the wound, causing stypsis.

Noun: A substance or agent used to stop bleeding.

Example: The doctor used a styptic pencil to achieve stypsis after the minor surgery.

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