haemostasis

/ ˌhɛm-; -ʒə; ˌhɛm-; ˌhiːməʊˈsteɪʒɪə; ˌhiːməʊˈsteɪsɪs /

noun

1. the stopping of bleeding or arrest of blood circulation in an organ or part, as during a surgical operation
2. stagnation of the blood

Word History and Origins

Origin of haemostasis¹

C18: from New Latin, from haemo- + Greek stasis a standing still

Example Sentences

If the foetus dies as an unwished for, though permitted, consequence of this haemostasis, the surgeon may lament this result, but he is blameless.

From Project Gutenberg