astringe

• Verbe vieilli signifiant lier, resserrer ou comprimer, souvent utilisé dans un contexte médical ou physiologique pour décrire la contraction des tissus ou l'arrêt d'un saignement.

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.

   Resserrer (des tissus)

   • 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.

   Synonymesbindcompressconstrictcontractnarrowtighten

   Antonymesdilateexpandloosenrelax

2. Become constricted or compressedC2formalmedical

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

   Se resserrer (en parlant de tissus ou de fibres)

   • 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.

   Synonymescompressconstrictcontractnarrowshrinktighten

   Antonymesdilateexpandloosenrelax