ASTRINGENTS
\ɐstɹˈɪnd͡ʒənts], \ɐstɹˈɪndʒənts], \ɐ_s_t_ɹ_ˈɪ_n_dʒ_ə_n_t_s]\
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Agents, usually topical, that cause the contraction of tissues for the control of bleeding or secretions.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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Medicines which have the property of constringing the organic textures. External astringents are called Styptics. The following are the chief astringents: Acidum Sulphuricum, A. Tannicum, Alumen, Argenti Nitras, Catechu, Creasoton, Cupri Sulphas, Tinct. Ferri Chloridi, Liquor Ferri Nitratis, Ferri Sulphas, Gallae, Haematoxylon, Kino, Krameria, Liquor Calcis, Plumbi Acetas, Quercus Alba, Quercus Tinctoria, Zinci Sulphas.
By Robley Dunglison
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