Definition of Astriction

1. n. The act of binding; restriction; also, obligation.

Medical Definition of Astriction

1. 1. The act of binding; restriction; also, obligation. 2. A contraction of parts by applications; the action of an astringent substance on the animal economy. Constipation. 3. Astringency. 4. An obligation to have the grain growing on certain lands ground at a certain mill, the owner paying a toll. The lands were said to be astricted to the mill. Origin: L. Astrictio. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Astriction

astrand
astrantia
astrantias
astraphobia
astraphobic
astrapophobia
astrapothere
astrapotheres
astration
astrations
astray
astreated
astrict
astricted
astricting
astriction (current term)
astricts
astride
astriferous
astringe
astringed
astringence
astringences
astringencies
astringency
astringent
astringent drug
astringently
astringents
astringer

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