hemostasis
Americannoun
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the stoppage of bleeding.
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the stoppage of the circulation of blood in a part of the body.
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stagnation of blood in a part.
Etymology
Origin of hemostasis
From New Latin, dating back to 1835–45; see origin at hemo-, stasis
Example Sentences
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Incyte said the acquisition includes Vega’s lead candidate VGA039, which modulates Protein S to improve hemostasis, potentially improving the body’s ability to control bleeding in numerous bleeding disorders.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
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 • Feb. 23, 2024
As you close you’re making sure you have hemostasis.
From Slate • Apr. 27, 2017
Platelets are critical to hemostasis, the stoppage of blood flow following damage to a vessel.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
The surgeon actually does much more in hemostasis, in clean removal of pathological conditions, in the restoration of normal relations, in the sewing of tissues, and the closure of wounds.
From Time Magazine Archive
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