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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.

Synonyms

  • Astringent
  • Styptic

Hypernyms

  • Medicine
  • Medicament
  • Medicinal Drug

Hyponyms

  • Alum
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