STYPTIC MEDICINE


Meaning of STYPTIC MEDICINE in English

styptic Medicine [ 'stɪptɪk ]

■ adjective capable of causing bleeding to stop.

■ noun a styptic substance.

Origin

ME: via L. from Gk stuptikos , from stuphein 'to contract'.

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