What does "hemostasis" mean?

The process of keeping blood inside a damaged vessel to stop bleeding.

What is a synonym for "hemostasis"?

Common synonyms include: haemostasia, haemostasis, hemostasia.

Pronounced //ˌhiːməˈsteɪsɪs//.

//ˌhiːməˈsteɪsɪs// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

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

"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."

From hemo- + stasis. From Ancient Greek αἱμόστασις (haimóstasis, “styptic drug”).

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