hemostat

American  

[hee-muh-stat, hem-uh-] / ˈhi məˌstæt, ˈhɛm ə- /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of hemostat

First recorded in 1895–1900; shortened form of hemostatic

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Example Sentences

His blood pressure rose and his hand trembled so that he almost let the hemostat fall to the floor.

From The Wall Street Journal

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