Definition of STYPSIS

stypsis

Meanings

Noun

  • the ability to contract or draw together soft body tissues to check blood flow or restrict secretion of fluids
  • astringency
  • The use or the action of a styptic

Origin / Etymology

Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek στῦψις (stûpsis).

Synonyms

astringency

Scrabble Score: 12

stypsis is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
stypsis is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
stypsis is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

stypsis is a valid Words With Friends word