hemostasis

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

nounMedicine/Medical.
  1. the stoppage of bleeding.

  2. the stoppage of the circulation of blood in a part of the body.

  1. stagnation of blood in a part.

Origin of hemostasis

1
From New Latin, dating back to 1835–45; see origin at hemo-, stasis
  • Also he·mo·sta·sia [hee-muh-stey-zhuh, -zhee-uh, -zee-uh, hem-uh-]. /ˌhi məˈsteɪ ʒə, -ʒi ə, -zi ə, ˌhɛm ə-/.

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