Styptic (Noun)
Meaning
A drug that causes contraction of body tissues and canals.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor applied a styptic to the cut to stop the bleeding immediately.
- Hemostatic styptics are used in medical settings to promote clotting and control hemorrhaging.
- The veterinarian used a styptic pencil to stop the nail bleeding on the injured dog.
- Styptic powder is often used in minor surgical procedures to minimize blood loss.
- The styptic applicator was employed by the nurse to reduce swelling and inflammation.