constringentadj.
/kənˈstrɪndʒənt/ Causing constriction.
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the world > health and disease > healing > medicines or physic > medicines for specific purpose > astringent or restringent preparations > [adjective]
bindingc1384
restraininga1398
straininga1398
constraining1398
strictivea1400
stypticc1400
restrictive?a1425
styptical1528
astringent?1541
constrictive1541
restringitive1559
astrictive1562
restringing1562
restringent1565
constringent1603
astrictory1620
styptive1640
constipating1658
stegnotic1674
staltic1748
constringing1757
apocrustic1853
the world > space > extension in space > reduction in size or extent > [adjective] > compressing or constricting
compressive1578
constrictive1578
strangling1606
squeezy1751
strangulating1822
constricting1836
constringing1858
constringent1876
1603 C. Heydon Def. Iudiciall Astrol. xxiii. 511 The nature of Orion is constringent and tempestuous.
1626 F. Bacon Sylua Syluarum §380 In a conservatory of Snow, where the cold may be more constringent.
1748 tr. Vegetius Of Distempers Horses 174 The constringent or styptick Quality.
1839 Fraser's Mag. 19 121 That he should on Easter-day impose upon his body's freedom the constringent action of a habit never before assumed.
1876 D. Ferrier Functions of Brain 71 The circular or constringent muscle of the Iris.
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