hemostasis

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

the stoppage of bleeding.

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

stagnation of blood in a part.

Also he·mo·sta·sia

[hee-muh-stey-zhuh, -zhee-uh, -zee-uh, hem-uh-] /ˌhi məˈsteɪ ʒə, -ʒi ə, -zi ə, ˌhɛm ə-/.

Origin of hemostasis

From New Latin, dating back to 1835–45; see origin at hemo-, stasis

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Standing, as in hemostasis, the arrest of the circulation in the blood vessels of a part.
Surgery, with Special Reference to Podiatry
Maximilian Stern

hemostasis in Medicine

[hē′mə-stā′sĭs, hē-mŏs′stə-]

The stoppage of bleeding or hemorrhage.

The stoppage of blood flow through a blood vessel or body part.

The stagnation of blood.