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hemostasis

[ hi-mos-tuh-sis, hee-muh-stey-sis, hem-uh- ]

noun

Medicine/Medical.
  1. the stoppage of bleeding.
  2. the stoppage of the circulation of blood in a part of the body.
  3. stagnation of blood in a part.


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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of hemostasis1

From New Latin, dating back to 1835–45; hemo-, stasis
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Gauze is typically employed to control bleeding during medical interventions, aiding in hemostasis.

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Successful hemostasis — the stopping of bleeding after a blood vessel is broken or torn — is an incredibly complex process.

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Through animal experiments, the hemostatic agent demonstrated rapid acceleration of tissue adhesion and hemostasis in bleeding wounds, effectively preventing the infiltration of water containing infectious agents such as bacteria.

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