hemostat

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

noun

1. an instrument or agent used to compress or treat bleeding vessels in order to arrest hemorrhage.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hemostat¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; shortened form of hemostatic

Example Sentences

In response, the researchers developed a bilayer adhesive hemostat utilizing mussel adhesive proteins that exhibit strong tissue adhesion underwater and silk fibroin extracted from silkworm cocoons.

From Science Daily

The researchers used what is known as a "rational engineering" approach to develop a more effective hemostat.

From Science Daily

Deeper long spines may need a firmer grip, in which case Trager uses pliers or a hemostat clamp.

From Los Angeles Times

If staff had addressed his earlier complaints, he wrote, he could have avoided the procedure with the hemostat altogether.

From Salon

To stop the blood loss, Kelley had pinched off an artery using a hemostat, something he wasn’t officially rated to use.

From Literature