hemostasis

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

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

Etymology

From hemo- + stasis. From Ancient Greek αἱμόστασις (haimóstasis, “styptic drug”).

In classic literature

Synonyms

haemostasis, hemostasia, haemostasia

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