astringe

• Verbo que significa unir, comprimir o tensar algo, especialmente en contextos médicos o fisiológicos para describir la contracción de tejidos o la detención de hemorragias.

An archaic verb meaning to bind, constrict, or draw together, often used in medical or physiological contexts to describe the contraction of tissues or the stopping of bleeding.

1. Constrict or draw togetherC2formalmedical

   To cause tissues to contract or become tight, often used in medical or biological contexts.

   Astringir (contraer tejidos)

   • The lotion helps astringe the skin and reduce pores.
   • Certain compounds can astringe blood vessels to stop bleeding.
   • The cold water caused his skin to astringe slightly.

   Sinónimosbindcompressconstrictcontractnarrowtighten

   Antónimosdilateexpandloosenrelax

2. Become constricted or compressedC2formalmedical

   To become tighter or more compact, as in tissues or fibers.

   Estrecharse o comprimirse

   • The fibers astringe when exposed to the chemical solution.
   • As the wound healed, the tissue began to astringe naturally.
   • The muscle will astringe in response to the stimulus.

   Sinónimoscompressconstrictcontractnarrowshrinktighten

   Antónimosdilateexpandloosenrelax