Definition of Stypsis

1. Noun. The ability to contract or draw together soft body tissues to check blood flow or restrict secretion of fluids.

Exact synonyms: Astringency
Generic synonyms: Contractility
Attributes: Astringent, Nonastringent
Derivative terms: Astringent, Styptic

Definition of Stypsis

1. the use of a styptic [n -SISES] - See also: styptic

Lexicographical Neighbors of Stypsis

styluses
stylus printer
styme
stymed
stymes
stymie
stymied
stymieing
stymies
styming
stymy
stymying
Styphelia
Styphelia humifusum
Styphelia triflora
stypsis (current term)
stypsises
styptic
styptical
styptics
styptic weed
Styracaceae
styracosaur
styracosaurus
styrax
styraxes
styrax family
Styrax japonicum
Styrax obassia
Styrax texana

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