astringe

• Verbo raro ou arcaico que significa contrair, apertar ou estreitar, frequentemente usado em contexto médico ou fisiológico para descrever a constrição de tecidos ou a interrupção de hemorragia.

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.

   Constringir ou contrair

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbindcompressconstrictcontractnarrowtighten

   Antônimosdilateexpandloosenrelax

2. Become constricted or compressedC2formalmedical

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

   Contrair-se

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscompressconstrictcontractnarrowshrinktighten

   Antônimosdilateexpandloosenrelax