hemostasis

he·mos·ta·sis

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hi-mos-tuh-sis, hee-muh-stey-sis, hem-uh-]
- /hɪˈmɒs tə sɪs, ˌhi məˈsteɪ sɪs, ˌhɛm ə-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hi-mos-tuh-sis, hee-muh-stey-sis, hem-uh-]
- /hɪˈmɒs tə sɪs, ˌhi məˈsteɪ sɪs, ˌhɛm ə-/

Definitions of hemostasis word

noun hemostasis the stoppage of bleeding. 1
noun hemostasis the stoppage of the circulation of blood in a part of the body. 1
noun hemostasis stagnation of blood in a part. 1
noun hemostasis The stopping of a flow of blood. 1
noun hemostasis the natural or surgical stoppage of bleeding 0
noun hemostasis slowing or stoppage of the flow of blood in a vein or artery, as with a tourniquet, blood clot, etc. 0

before 1835

One of the 34% newest English words

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

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