hemostasis

Noun

Meaning

surgical procedure of stopping the flow of blood (as with a hemostat)

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

hemostatic haemostatic stanching hemacite haemostasis haemostasia hemostasia

Hypernyms

stop stoppage

Related terms

hemostatic hemodynamics hemostat hemoclip

Examples

After hemostasis was established, treatment was initiated 12 to 24 hours after surgery and was continued up to 15 days after surgery. Source: Internet

Based on technology, the market is broadly segmented into immunoassays/immunochemistry, clinical chemistry, molecular diagnostics, hematology, clinical microbiology, coagulation & hemostasis, and other technologies. Source: Internet

In those with gastroduodenal ulcer bleeding in whom endoscopic hemostasis failed, TAE reduces the need for surgery and the overall complications, and accomplishes this without increasing the overall mortality." Source: Internet

In cases of uterine atony and corresponding blood loss, methergine or misoprostol can be given to encourage uterine contraction and achieve hemostasis. Source: Internet

When the platelets bind to a clot, they release serotonin, where it serves as a vasoconstrictor and helps to regulate hemostasis and blood clotting. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

hemostaseological hemostaseology hemostasia hemostat hemostatic hemostatically