hemostatic

[ hee-muh-stat-ik, hem-uh- ]

adjective

, Medicine/Medical.

1. arresting hemorrhage, as a drug; styptic.
2. pertaining to stagnation of the blood.

noun

1. a hemostatic agent or substance.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hemostatic¹

First recorded in 1700–10; hemo- + static

Example Sentences

Addressing this issue, recent research has been published by researchers focusing on a hemostatic agent derived from mussels and silkworm cocoons.

From Science Daily

Other advantages of the hemostatic material included its easy application and removal.

From Science Daily

But zeolite, a simple mineral with hitherto unknown hemostatic properties, saves their bacon every time.

From New York Times

Packets of hemostatic granules, she found out, can stop catastrophic bleeding; decompression needles can relieve pressure in a punctured chest.

From New York Times

The pockets on his tactical vest held medical gear, including hemostatic dressings, chest seals, and tourniquets.

From The New Yorker