hemostatic
Americanadjective
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arresting hemorrhage, as a drug; styptic.
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pertaining to stagnation of the blood.
noun
Etymology
Origin of hemostatic
Example Sentences
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This hemostatic agent has garnered attention in the academic community due to its efficacy in clotting blood and its safety within the body.
From Science Daily • Feb. 23, 2024
In the research, mussel adhesive proteins demonstrated excellent hemostatic effects including platelet activation.
From Science Daily • Feb. 23, 2024
But zeolite, a simple mineral with hitherto unknown hemostatic properties, saves their bacon every time.
From New York Times • Jul. 26, 2023
The pockets on his tactical vest held medical gear, including hemostatic dressings, chest seals, and tourniquets.
From The New Yorker • Apr. 1, 2019
I then pinched the blood vessels with a pair of Dr. Pean's hemostatic pincers, washed the wound and applied a dressing, without making a single ligature.
From Complete Hypnotism, Mesmerism, Mind-Reading and Spiritualism How to Hypnotize: Being an Exhaustive and Practical System of Method, Application, and Use by Alpheus, A.
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