c.1400, from O.Fr. stiptique, from L. stypticus "astringent," from Gk. styptikos, from styphein "to constrict, draw together." Spelling influenced by L. and Gk. words.
Pronunciation: /ˈstip-tik/ Function: adj : tending to check bleeding <the styptic effect of cold> especially: having the property of arresting oozing of blood (as from a shallow surface injury) when applied to a bleeding part <styptic agent>
2styptic definition
Function: n : an agent (as a drug) having a styptic effect