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styptic
[stip´tik]1. arresting hemorrhage by means of an astringent quality.
2. something that has this quality. A chemical styptic works by causing formation of a blood clot by chemical action. A vascular styptic checks bleeding by causing the blood vessels to contract. A mechanical styptic causes clotting by mechanical means, such as when one applies a bit of paper or cotton to a slight razor cut. A styptic pencil is frequently used to stop bleeding from slight cuts. Styptics in various other forms are used in surgery.
Miller-Keane Encyclopedia and Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing, and Allied Health, Seventh Edition. © 2003 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier, Inc. All rights reserved.
styp·tic
(stip'tik),1. Having an astringent or hemostatic effect.
2. An astringent agent used topically to stop bleeding. Synonym(s): hemostyptic
[G. styptikos, astringent]
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styptic
(stĭp′tĭk)adj.
1. Contracting the tissues or blood vessels; astringent.
2. Tending to check bleeding by contracting the tissues or blood vessels; hemostatic.
n.
A styptic drug or substance.
styp·tic′i·ty (-tĭs′ĭ-tē) n.
The American Heritage® Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2007, 2004 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
styp·tic
(stip'tik)1. Having an astringent or hemostatic effect.
2. An astringent agent used topically to stop bleeding.
[G. styptikos, astringent]
Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012
styptic
Causing contraction of tissues or blood vessels and tending to check bleeding.Collins Dictionary of Medicine © Robert M. Youngson 2004, 2005
Styptic
Any remedy with an astringent and hemo-static (stopping bleeding) quality.
Mentioned in: Nosebleed
Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine. Copyright 2008 The Gale Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
styp·tic
(stip'tik)An astringent and hemostatic agent used topically to stop bleeding.
[G. styptikos, astringent]
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