English word xylostyptic comes from English xylo- (Wood.), English styptic
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| xylo- | English (eng) | Wood. |
| styptic | English (eng) | A substance used for styptic results. Bringing about contraction of tissues; harsh, raw, austere.. Specifically, that stops bleeding. |
| xylostyptic | English (eng) | (medicine, archaic) Applied to a substance with styptic and hemostatic properties, made by dissolving tannic acid in a mixture of alcohol, ether, and collodion. |