astringe

• 一个较旧的医学或生理学术语，指使组织收缩、收紧或收敛，常用于止血或减少分泌。

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.

   收缩或收紧

   • 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.

   同义词bindcompressconstrictcontractnarrowtighten

   反义词dilateexpandloosenrelax

2. Become constricted or compressedC2formalmedical

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

   收缩

   • 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.

   同义词compressconstrictcontractnarrowshrinktighten

   反义词dilateexpandloosenrelax