STYPSIS
\stˈa͡ɪpsɪs], \stˈaɪpsɪs], \s_t_ˈaɪ_p_s_ɪ_s]\
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the ability to contract or draw together soft body tissues to check blood flow or restrict secretion of fluids
By Princeton University
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the ability to contract or draw together soft body tissues to check blood flow or restrict secretion of fluids
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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1. Astringency. 2. The application of a styptic.
By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop
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Employment of styptics.
By Willam Alexander Newman Dorland
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Diabetic Ketosis
- Complication diabetes from severe insulin deficiency coupled with an absolute or relative increase in concentration. metabolic acidosis is caused by breakdown of adipose stores and resulting increased levels free fatty acids. Glucagon accelerates the oxidation acids producing excess ketone bodies (ketosis).