Vocabulary Entry

styptic

|adjective • noun

adjective

Having the ability to stop bleeding by contracting tissues or blood vessels.

Example Sentences

"The medic used a styptic to halt the bleeding from the wound."

"She applied a styptic powder to the cut to prevent further blood loss."

"Styptic solutions are often used in surgical procedures to control hemorrhage."

noun

Example Sentences

"He carried a styptic in his first aid kit for emergencies."

"Commercial styptics can help control bleeding during minor injuries."

"The veterinarian used a styptic to treat the animal's injury."