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

2. Adjective. Sour or bitter in taste.
Exact synonyms: Acerb, Acerbic
Similar to: Sour
Derivative terms: Acerbity, Astringence, Astringency

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

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

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Astringent

1. Causing contraction, usually locally after topical application. Origin: L. Astringens (18 Nov 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Astringent

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astreated
astrict
astricted
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astriction
astricts
astride
astriferous
astringe
astringed
astringence
astringences
astringencies
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astringent
astringent drug
astringently
astringents
astringer
astringers
astringes
astringeth
astringing
astringingness
astro-
astroarchaeology
astrobabble
astroballistic
astroballistics

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