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Definition of Astringent
1. Noun. A drug that causes contraction of body tissues and canals.
Exact synonyms: Astringent Drug, Styptic
Specialized synonyms: Alum
Generic synonyms: Medicament, Medication, Medicinal Drug, Medicine
Derivative terms: Astringe, Astringe, Styptic
Specialized synonyms: Alum
Generic synonyms: Medicament, Medication, Medicinal Drug, Medicine
Derivative terms: Astringe, Astringe, Styptic
2. Adjective. Sour or bitter in taste.
3. Adjective. Tending to draw together or constrict soft organic tissue. "Astringent cosmetic lotions"
Attributes: Astringency, Stypsis
Similar to: Hemostatic, Styptic
Derivative terms: Astringe, Astringe, Astringency
Antonyms: Nonastringent
Similar to: Hemostatic, Styptic
Derivative terms: Astringe, Astringe, Astringency
Antonyms: Nonastringent
Definition of Astringent
1. a. Drawing together the tissues; binding; contracting; -- opposed to laxative; as, astringent medicines; a butter and astringent taste; astringent fruit.
2. n. A medicine or other substance that produces contraction in the soft organic textures, and checks discharges of blood, mucus, etc.
Definition of Astringent
1. Noun. A substance which draws tissue together, thus restricting the flow of blood. ¹
2. Adjective. Sharp, caustic, severe. ¹
3. Adjective. (medicine) Having the effect of drawing tissue together; styptic. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Astringent
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Medical Definition of Astringent
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