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styptic [3 records]

Record 1 2012-02-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Biochemistry
  • Pharmacy
DEF

An astringent and hemostatic remedy.

DEF

An agent that checks hemorrhage by causing contraction of the blood vessels, as alum, tannic acid.

OBS

Compare "astringent".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biochimie
  • Pharmacie
DEF

Agent qui possède des propriétés astringentes et hémostatiques.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Bioquímica
  • Farmacia
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Record 2 2012-02-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Biochemistry
  • Pharmacy
DEF

astringent; arresting hemorrhage by means of an astringent quality.

DEF

Having the effect of checking hemorrhage.

OBS

Compare "astringent".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biochimie
  • Pharmacie
DEF

Qui peut arrêter une hémorragie par ses propriétés astringentes et hémostatiques.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Bioquímica
  • Farmacia
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Record 3 2002-02-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Analytical Chemistry
DEF

having a harsh, acrid, or acid effect or flavor.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie analytique
DEF

Se dit d'une saveur spéciale caractéristique des sels de fer.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Química analítica
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