Astringent Drug (Noun)
Meaning
A drug that causes contraction of body tissues and canals.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed an astringent drug to help reduce the swelling in the patient's throat.
- Astringent drugs are often used to treat diarrhea and reduce inflammation in the digestive tract.
- The astringent drug caused the blood vessels to constrict, reducing blood flow to the affected area.
- The nurse applied a topical astringent drug to the patient's skin to help stop the bleeding.
- The hospital pharmacy stocked a variety of astringent drugs to treat different types of injuries and illnesses.