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Definition of Catastaltic
1. a. Checking evacuations through astringent or styptic qualities.
Definition of Catastaltic
1. Adjective. (medicine) Checking evacuations through astringent or styptic qualities. ¹
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Medical Definition of Catastaltic
1. 1. Inhibitory, restricting, or restraining. 2. An inhibitory or checking agent, such as an astringent or antispasmodic. Origin: cata-+ G. Staltos, contracted, fr. Stello, to contract (05 Mar 2000)