| 释义 |
styp·tic
I. \ˈstiptik, -tēk\ adjective
Etymology: Middle English stiptik, from Latin stypticus, from Greek styptikos, from (assumed) Greek styptos (verbal of Greek styphein to contract, be astringent) + Greek -ikos -ic — more at stupe
1.
a. : having an astringent effect : tending to contract or bind
b. : having a harsh, acrid, or acid effect or flavor
< the laughter they excite is more styptic than warm — R.A.Cordell >
2. : tending to check bleeding
< the styptic effect of cold >
especially : having the property of arresting oozing of blood (as from a shallow surface injury) when applied to a bleeding part
< a styptic agent >
— compare hemostatic
II. noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English stiptik, from Late Latin stypticum, from Greek styptikon, from neuter of styptikos, adjective
: an agent (as a drug) having a styptic effect |