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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hemostasis¹

From New Latin, dating back to 1835–45; hemo-, stasis

Example Sentences

Gauze is typically employed to control bleeding during medical interventions, aiding in hemostasis.

From Science Daily

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

From New York Times

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.

From Science Daily