Stypsis (Noun)
Meaning
The ability to contract or draw together soft body tissues to check blood flow or restrict secretion of fluids.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The nurse applied gentle stypsis to the wound using a clean gauze to stop excessive bleeding.
- Her doctor instructed her to use a cold compress to induce local stypsis around the bruise and reduce swelling.
- Using precise stypsis, the surgeon successfully restricted blood flow to the affected area before operating.
- Applying a tourniquet is an extreme form of stypsis used in emergency situations to constrict blood flow.
- A topical astringent cream was applied to induce mild stypsis and minimize the release of unwanted secretions.