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Ad-stric'to-ry or Ad-strin'gent, a.

adjective

a. [Lat. adstrictorius.] See ASTRICTORY, ASTRINGENT.

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As-trĭn'ġent, a.p. 86adjectiveBinding; contracting; strengthening; — opposed to laxative: as, astringent medicines.
As-trĭn'ġent, n.p. 86nounA medicine that has the property of causing vital contraction in the organic textures.