adjective
- causing contraction or compression; having an astringent effect
Usage: medical; technical
Examples
- The constringent properties of the herb helped reduce swelling.
- Doctors applied a constringent solution to stop the bleeding.
- The constringent effect of the cold caused the blood vessels to narrow.
- Traditional medicine often uses constringent plants for wound healing.
- The constringent action of the medication helped tighten the tissue.