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   Astriction
   As·tric'tion noun [ Latin astrictio .] 1. The act of binding; restriction; also, obligation. Milton. 2. (Medicine) (a) A contraction of parts by applications; the action of an astringent substance on the an...
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   astriction
   1. The act of binding; restriction; also, obligation. ... 2. <medicine> A contraction of parts by applications; the action of an astringent substance on the animal economy. Constipation. ... 3. Astringency. ... 4. An obligation to have the grain growing on certain lands ground at a certain mil...
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   Astriction
   • (n.) A contraction of parts by applications; the action of an astringent substance on the animal economy. • (n.) The act of binding; restriction; also, obligation. • (n.) Constipation. • (n.) An obligation to have the grain growing on certain lands ground at a certain mill, the...
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   astriction
   astriction 1. The act of binding close; restriction, or compressing with ligatures; also, an obligation. 2. In medicine, a contraction of parts by applications; such as, the stopping of hemorrhages. 3. Astringency or the power of contracting the parts of the body; that quality in medicines or othe...
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   astriction
   Type: Term Pronunciation: as-trik′shŭn Definitions: 1. Astringent action. 2. Compression to arrest hemorrhage.
   Found op http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=8111
   
   

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