Hemostasis
/ˌhiːməˈsteɪsɪs/ noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 The process of keeping blood inside a damaged vessel to stop bleeding. countable, uncountable, usually
"A complete hemostasis is achieved with a minimal risk of injury to the trachea when using level 3 with the blunt side of the active blade."
- 2 surgical procedure of stopping the flow of blood (as with a hemostat) wordnet
Example
More examples"A complete hemostasis is achieved with a minimal risk of injury to the trachea when using level 3 with the blunt side of the active blade."
Etymology
From hemo- + stasis. From Ancient Greek αἱμόστασις (haimóstasis, “styptic drug”).