1. binding or contracting; drawing together or tightening (tissue, muscles, or other body parts)
Usage: present participle of 'astrict'; medical/formal

1. having the quality of binding, tightening, or drawing together; astringent
Usage: formal; medical

Examples

• The medication has an astricting effect on the inflamed tissue.
• Certain herbs are known for their astricting properties in traditional medicine.
• The doctor explained that the treatment works by astricting the blood vessels.
• Tannins in tea have an astricting quality that can help with minor mouth irritation.
• The astricting nature of the compound makes it useful for wound care.