Astringent (Noun)
Meaning
A drug that causes contraction of body tissues and canals.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed an astringent to help reduce the swelling in the patient's throat.
- The astringent properties of the medication caused the blood vessels to constrict, reducing bleeding.
- The astringent effect of the eye drops helped to reduce the redness and irritation in her eyes.
- The nurse applied an astringent solution to the wound to promote healing and prevent infection.
- The astringent action of the medication caused the muscles in the digestive tract to contract, relieving diarrhea.