hemostyptic

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. That stops the flow of blood from a small wound, such as a nick from shaving.

Pronunciation

/ˌhiː.mə(ʊ)ˈstɪp.tɪk/ /ˌhi.məˈstɪp.tɪk/ /-.moʊˈ-/

Word forms

hemostyptic

Etymology

From hemo- + styptic.

Related words

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