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Definition of Catastaltic
1. a. Checking evacuations through astringent or styptic qualities.
Medical Definition of Catastaltic
1. 1. Inhibitory, restricting, or restraining. 2. An inhibitory or checking agent, such as an astringent or antispasmodic. Origin: cata-+ G. Staltos, contracted, fr. Stello, to contract (05 Mar 2000)