stypsis meaning

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stypsis (noun): the ability to contract or draw together soft body tissues to check blood flow or restrict secretion of fluids.

Definition of stypsis

  1. the ability to contract or draw together soft body tissues to check blood flow or restrict secretion of fluids

    Synonyms: astringency

    Type of: contractility

    Related forms: styptic

Scrabble score: 12 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with ST · words ending in IS · 7-letter words

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